Neostigmine

Overview

Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Neostigmine's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

0.02 mg/ kg0.02 (0.02)As recommended.IMFor diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
0.5 to 2.5 mg1.5 (1.5)As recommended.IV, IM, SCAdditional doses depend upon the patient response. Max. 10mg/day
75 to 300 mg190 (187.5)4 hourlyPOMax. 180mg/day
500 ug500 (500)4 hourlyPO,S/C,IMFor paralytic ileus & postperative urinary retention.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

50 to 0 ug/kg25 (25)As recommended.Intra VenousTo severe neuromuscular blockade.
200 to 0 mg/kg100 (100)6 hourlyOralFor Myasthenia grains.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

50 ug/kg50 (50)As recommended.IntravenousAs required
0.5 to 1 mg/kg0.75 (0.75)6 hourlyOralFor all ages

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Neostigmine

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Manufacturers of Neostigmine in Pakistan

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