Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection

Description

Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection is a combination medicine that is used during anesthesia while performing various medical procedures. Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection is given by your doctor or nurse. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effect is allergic reaction. This is temporary and usually resolves with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney, stomach or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Introduction

In Reversing the effects of certain drugs used during surgery Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection is given to reverse the effects of some of the drugs that were used during surgery such as anesthetics and skeletal muscle relaxants. It is given in a hospital setting by a doctor or nurse and should never be self-administered.

Benefits

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How to use

Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Glycopyrrolate and Neostigmine. Neostigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor which is used at the end of a surgery to reverse the effects of certain medicines used during surgery such as muscle relaxants and anesthetics. Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic which is added to prevent the unwanted effects of Neostigmine such as decreased heart rate and excess saliva production.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Long-term use of Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection might reduce milk production. - Driving : UNSAFE - Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection may affect vision and coordination. This may affect your driving ability. - Kidney : CAUTION - Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests may advised while you are taking this medicine. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glycopyrolate and Neostigmin 0.5 mg/2.5 mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.