Gravitor SR

Product Overview

Gravitor SR is a sustained-release tablet medication containing the active ingredient Pyridostigmine. This formulation is designed to provide a controlled release of the medication over an extended period, offering convenient dosing for individuals with myasthenia gravis. Gravitor SR helps manage the symptoms of myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue, by improving neuromuscular transmission.

Uses

Gravitor SR is primarily used for the treatment of myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. It helps alleviate muscle weakness, fatigue, and other symptoms associated with the condition by improving neuromuscular transmission.

How to Use

Gravitor SR tablets should be taken orally with water, preferably at the same time each day. It is important to swallow the tablet whole and not crush, chew, or break it, as this may affect the sustained-release mechanism. Follow the dosage instructions provided by your healthcare provider carefully to ensure optimal therapeutic benefit.

How it Works

Pyridostigmine, the active ingredient in Gravitor SR, works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. This enzyme normally breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction. By inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, Gravitor SR increases the levels of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, leading to enhanced muscle contraction and improved muscle strength in individuals with myasthenia gravis.

Dosage and Administration

The dosage of Gravitor SR may vary depending on the severity of myasthenia gravis and individual patient response. It is typically initiated at a low dose and gradually increased under the supervision of a healthcare provider. Dosage adjustments may be necessary based on the patient’s response and tolerance. The sustained-release formulation allows for once- or twice-daily dosing, providing continuous symptom relief.

Benefits

Gravitor SR offers several benefits for individuals with myasthenia gravis, including:

• Convenient once- or twice-daily dosing
• Controlled release of medication for sustained symptom relief
• Improved muscle strength and function
• Reduction of muscle weakness and fatigue
• Enhanced neuromuscular transmission

Common Side Effects

Common side effects of Gravitor SR may include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, excessive salivation, increased sweating, and muscle twitching. These side effects are usually mild and transient, but if they persist or worsen, medical attention may be required.

Warnings

Gravitor SR should be used with caution in patients with asthma, epilepsy, bradycardia, urinary tract obstruction, or gastrointestinal obstruction. It should be avoided in patients with mechanical intestinal or urinary tract obstruction. Gravitor SR may interact with certain medications, so it is essential to inform the healthcare provider about all current medications, supplements, and medical conditions before starting treatment.

Storage Information

Gravitor SR tablets should be stored at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the medication out of reach of children and pets. Do not store Gravitor SR in the bathroom or near the kitchen sink where it could be exposed to moisture.

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