Edrophonium

Chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₆NO+  Molecular mass: 166.24 g/mol  PubChem compound: 3202

Pregnancy

The safety of edrophonium during pregnancy has not been established. Although the possible hazards to mother and child must be weighed against the potential benefits in every case, experience with edrophonium in pregnant patients with myasthenia gravis has revealed no untoward effect of the drug on the course of pregnancy.

Nursing mothers

The safety of edrophonium during lactation has not been established. There is no information on the excretion of edrophonium into breast milk. Although only negligible amounts would be expected to be present, due regard should be paid to possible effects on the breast-feeding infant.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None.

Adverse reactions


These may include nausea and vomiting, increased salivation, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

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