INTRODUCTION OF DISTINON 60 MG
DISTINON 60MG contains Pyridostigmine which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticholinesterases. It is used to treat myasthenia gravis and paralytic ileus (paralysis of digestive tract muscles). It can also be used to treat urinary retention after surgery (inability to urinate due to an anaesthetic or certain types of surgery). Myasthenia gravis is an immune system disease which prevents messages from the brain from reaching the muscles, causing muscles to become tired and weak, in severe cases it causes muscles to be paralyzed.
Pyridostigmine works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine, which is required to stimulate muscle movement by improving the communication between nerves and muscles.
Do not take DISTINON 60MG if your digestive or urinary tract is obstructed. Before taking DISTINON 60MG, inform your doctor if you have kidney, heart, or thyroid problems, stomach ulcer, fits, or parkinson’s disease. DISTINON 60MG should be used in pregnant women only if considered necessary by your doctor. DISTINON 60MG should be used with caution among breastfeeding women, therefore consult your doctor before taking it. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of DISTINON 60MG for your child depending on age, body weight and health condition. The most common side effects of taking DISTINON 60MG are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps or pains, increased saliva, chest tightness, low blood pressure, muscle cramps and twitching. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
USES OF DISTINON 60 MG
Used to treat:
- Myasthenia gravis
- Paralytic ileus
- Urinary retention after surgery
HOW DISTINON 60 MG WORKS
DISTINON 60MG works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine, which is required to stimulate muscle movement by improving the communication between nerves and muscles.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take DISTINON 60MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking DISTINON 60MG unless your doctor advises you to stop.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DISTINON 60 MG
COMMON EFFECTS OF DISTINON 60 MG
- Nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhea, stomach cramps or pains
- Increased saliva
- Chest tightness, low blood pressure
- Muscle cramps and twitching
RARE EFFECTS OF DISTINON 60 MG
- Skin rash
Stop taking DISTINON 60MG and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Allergic reaction (sudden wheeziness, trouble breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching affecting your whole body)
- Cholinergic crisis (visual disturbance, more than normal tear or phlegm production, irregular heartbeat, rash, too much sweating, shaking, sudden urgency to urinate)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea:
Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If nausea does not improve, contact your doctor.
Vomiting:
Get adequate rest. Drink sufficient fluids, especially water. Have small sips if you feel sick. Eat when you feel hungry or when to like to eat, in smaller quantities. Avoid eating oily or fried foods. Do not take any medicine for vomiting without asking your doctor. If vomiting does not improve, contact your doctor.
Diarrhea:
Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own to treat diarrhea without consulting your doctor. If diarrhea does not improve, contact your doctor.
Stomach pain:
Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller meals more frequently. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. If the stomach pain does not improve, contact your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
DISTINON 60MG should be used in pregnant women only if considered necessary by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
DISTINON 60MG should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as a small amount is passed in the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Consult your doctor if you feel any side effect during treatment with DISTINON 60MG that may stop you from driving or using machines.
KIDNEY
DISTINON 60MG is not recommended for use in patients who cannot pass urine because of an obstruction. DISTINON 60MG should be taken with caution in patients with kidney disease or impairment. Consult your doctor before taking it.
ALLERGY
Do not take DISTINON 60MG if you are allergic to Pyridostigmine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
LUNGS
DISTINON 60MG should be used with caution in patients with obstructive respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Consult your doctor before taking it.
HEART DISEASE
DISTINON 60MG should be taken with caution in patients with slow heart rate, a recent blockage in a blood vessel to the heart, low blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat. Consult your doctor before taking it.
OTHERS
DISTINON 60MG is not recommended for use, if you:
- Have twisted or obstructed digestive tract
Before taking DISTINON 60MG, inform your doctor if you:
- Have fits
- Have stomach ulcer
- Have parkinson’s disease
- Have vagotonia (a disruption of the vagus nerve causing constipation, sweating and muscle cramps)
- Have an overactive thyroid
- Had a surgery to remove your thymus gland
- Intolerance to some sugars
Use in pediatrics:
Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of DISTINON 60MG for your child, depending on age, body weight and health condition.
Use in geriatrics:
DISTINON 60MG should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) with irregular heartbeat or other heart condition. Consult your doctor before taking it.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before taking DISTINON 60MG, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- Medicines used to treat vomiting or diarrhoea (Ex. atropine, hyoscine)
- Medicines used to relax muscles during surgery (Ex. pancuronium, vecuronium, suxamethonium)
- Methylcellulose (used to treat constipation)
- Medicines used to treat bacterial infections (Ex. amikacin, gentamicin)
- Medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (Ex. quinidine, amiodarone)
- Medicines used to treat inflammatory conditions (Ex. prednisolone, beclomethasone)
- Medicines used after organ transplant to prevent rejection (Ex. cyclosporin, tacrolimus)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of DISTINON 60MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are muscle or stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased saliva, pin-point pupils of the eyes, sweating, muscle twitching, weakness and slow heartbeat.
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep DISTINON 60MG out of reach of children
- Store below 25°C
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