myasthenia gravis

Pyridostigmine is a highly potent prescription acetylcholinesterase inhibitor utilized primarily for the symptomatic management of myasthenia gravis. Because it artificially sustains high levels of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction its most notable side effects involve severe parasympathetic overstimulation resulting in profound gastrointestinal hypermotility severe abdominal cramping and dangerous bradycardia. 1. Introduction and Mechanism of Action … Read more