Gravitor SR Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Pyridostigmine 180 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONGRAVITOR SR 180MG contains Pyridostigmine which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticholinesterases. It is used to manage myasthenia gravis and paralytic ileus (paralysis of digestive tract muscles). It can also be used to manage 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 ca
Uses
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 GRAVITOR SR 180MG if your digestive or urinary tract is obstructed. Before taking GRAVITOR SR 180MG, inform your doctor if you have kidney, heart, or thyroid problems, stomach ulcer, fits, or parkinson’s disease. GRAVITOR SR 180MG should be used in pregnant women only if con
How It Works
GRAVITOR SR 180MG 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 GRAVITOR SR 180MG 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 GRAVITOR SR 180MG unless your doctor advises you to stop.
Side Effects
taking GRAVITOR SR 180MG 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 GRAVITOR SR 180MGUsed to manage: myasthenia gravis paralytic ileus urinary retention after surgery HOW GRAVITOR SR 180MG WORKSGRAVITOR SR 180MG 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 USETake GRAVITOR SR 180MG 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 GRAVITOR SR 180MG unless your doctor advises you to stop. SIDE EFFECTS OF GRAVITOR SR 180MGCOMMON nausea, vomiting diarrhea, stomach cramps or pains increased saliva chest tightness, low blood pressure muscle cramps and twitching RARE skin rash Stop taking GRAVITOR SR 180MG 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)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYGRAVITOR SR 180MG should be used in pregnant women only if considered necessary by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGGRAVITOR SR 180MG 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 MACHINESConsult your doctor if you feel any side effect during management with GRAVITOR SR 180MG that may stop you from driving or using machines. KIDNEYGRAVITOR SR 180MG is not recommended for use in patients who cannot pass urine because of an obstruction. GRAVITOR SR 180MG should be taken with caution in patients with kidney disease or impairment. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take GRAVITOR SR 180MG if you are allergic to Pyridostigmine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSGRAVITOR SR 180MG 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 DISEASEGRAVITOR SR 180MG 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. OTHERSGRAVITOR SR 180MG is not recommended for use, if you: have twisted or obstructed digestive tract Before taking GRAVITOR SR 180MG, 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 GRAVITOR SR 180MG for your child, depending on age, body weight and health condition. Use in geriatrics: GRAVITOR SR 180MG 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.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking GRAVITOR SR 180MG, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage vomiting or diarrhoea (Ex. atropine, hyoscine) medicines used to relax muscles during surgery (Ex. pancuronium, vecuronium, suxamethonium) methylcellulose (used to manage constipation) medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. amikacin, gentamicin) medicines used to manage irregular heartbeat (Ex. quinidine, amiodarone) medicines used to manage 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 GRAVITOR SR 180MG, 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. SYNOPSIS Drug : Pyridostigmine Pharmacological Category : Anticholinesterase Drug Therapeutic Indication : Myasthenia gravis, Paralytic ileus, Urinary retention after surgery Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep GRAVITOR SR 180MG out of reach of children Store below 25°C
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