Pyridostigmine Bromide is a medicinal drug used to improve muscle strength in people with a certain muscle disease like myasthenia gravis. It is a quaternary ammonium carbamate derivative and an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. This active medication binds to acetylcholinesterase active sites in the peripheral nervous system to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine. It also results in an accumulation of acetylcholine at cholinergic synapses and gives the transmission of impulses across the neuromuscular junction. This active agent increases the contraction of bronchial and intestinal smooth muscle and the secretions of the exocrine glands that causes paralysis of the skeletal muscles mediated through nicotinic receptors. Additionally, pyridostigmine is indicated as a reversible blocking agent to prevent organophosphates from binding to the acetylcholinesterase receptors. This process is to protect the nervous system from the effects of nerve agents.

Class of Drugs – An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

Molecular Formula – C₉H₁₃BrN₂O₂

Molecular Weight – 261.12 g/mol

Working: This active component Pyridostigmine Bromide is approved for the improvement in muscle strength in people with a certain muscle disease like myasthenia gravis. It acts by preventing the breakdown of a certain natural substance like acetylcholine in the body. For normal muscle function, acetylcholine is an important component.

Uses: This acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is indicated to improve the muscle strength in people with a certain muscle disease such as myasthenia gravis. This active medication Pyridostigmine Bromide prevents the breakdown of a certain natural substance in the body. It prevents those components, which are vital for muscle functions.

Popular Brands and Dosages: This mentioned active ingredient is used in a popular brand medicine as mentioned below:

• Mestinon: 60 mg

Consult the doctor or dentist about consuming medications composed of this active component.