GENERIC NAME: AMBENONIUM - ORAL (am-bee-NO-nee-um)

BRAND NAME(S): Mytelase

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage | Medical Alert

USES: Ambenonium is used to treat muscle weakness due to muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medication exactly as prescribed. The incorrect use of this medication can lead to serious side effects. Do not exceed the prescribed dose, unless told to do so by your doctor. Learn all instructions for proper use of this medication and management of your condition, including how to use atropine or change your drug dosage, if necessary. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, increased saliva, increased sweating, urinary urgency, eye changes (pinpoint pupils or increased tears). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely, but serious side effects occur: unusually slow pulse, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, vision changes, muscle cramps or spasms, muscle weakness, dizziness. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely, but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, loss of coordination, seizures, mental/mood changes. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: seizures, lung problems (e.g., asthma), nerve problems (e.g., vagotonia), stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcers, obstruction, megacolon), heart problems (e.g., bradycardia, arrhythmia, coronary occlusion), thyroid problems (e.g., hyperthyroid), urinary problems (e.g., ureter or bladder obstruction), any allergies. Use this medication with caution because serious side effects can occur quickly. Notify your doctor promptly if you begin to experience any side effects (listed in SIDE EFFECTS section). Use with caution in the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication (e.g., weakness, diarrhea, stomach pain). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.