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| Pronunciation |
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 (GWAHN
i
deen) |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Cholinergic Agonist |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used for the treatment of myasthenic syndrome of
Eaton-Lambert.
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| How does it work? |
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- Guanidine stabilizes muscle
activity.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Take as directed by healthcare provider.
- Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after
meals.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Take a missed dose as soon as possible, but do not take near a meal.
Can cause nausea and vomiting.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or
extra
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Do not use if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Dizziness is common. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or
lying position. Be careful climbing stairs.
- Flushing or sweating.
- Numbness, tingling, or pain of hands and feet.
- Nervousness, increased irritability, or jittery.
- Dry mouth. Frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may
help.
- Feeling lightheaded. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities
that require you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects
you.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Watch for change in symptoms. Is condition better, worse, or about the
same?
- Check temperature. Watch for signs of infection.
- Check blood work. Talk with healthcare provider.
- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Fever, sore throat, or other signs of infection.
- Passing out, fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- Flushing or sweating that you are not able to tolerate.
- Wheezing or difficulty breathing.
- Any rash.
- No improvement in condition or feeling
worse.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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