Physostigmine Other names: Eserolein methylcarbamate Eserine Eserine sulfate Erserine

Chemical formula: C₁₅H₂₁N₃O₂  Molecular mass: 275.346 g/mol  PubChem compound: 5983

Pregnancy

There is no experience of the use of physostigmine in pregnant women. Physostigmine passes to the placenta. Animal studies are insufficient with respect to effects on pregnancy, embryonal/foetal development, birth and postnatal development. The potential risk for humans is unknown. Physostigmine should only be used during pregnancy if considered to be strictly necessary by the treating doctor.

Nursing mothers

There is no experience of the use of physostigmine during breastfeeding. It is unknown whether physostigmine, the active substance contained in physostigmine, is excreted in human breast milk. Physostigmine should only be used during breastfeeding if considered to be strictly necessary by the treating doctor.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None known.

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