Treating myasthenia gravis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Ambenonium is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by improving nerve impulses in muscles so that the muscles are better able to work.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Ambenonium . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ambenonium . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ambenonium may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Ambenonium as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ambenonium .
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); diarrhea; fainting; increased production of saliva; increased sweating; muscle weakness; nausea; small pupils; stomach cramps; tremor; trouble speaking or swallowing; vision changes; vomiting; weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; fainting; increased production of saliva; increased sweating; muscle weakness; nausea; small pupils; stomach cramps; tremor; trouble breathing; trouble speaking or swallowing; vision changes; vomiting; weakness.
Proper storage of Ambenonium :Store Ambenonium at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ambenonium out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ambenonium . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.