Physostigmine injection

What is this medicine?

PHYSOSTIGMINE (fi zoe STIG meen) is used to reverse the effects of overdose of certain medicines.

How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for injection into a muscle or slow injection into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

breathing problems
increased sweating
seizures
slow heartbeat
muscle weakness

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

increased saliva
nausea, vomiting
stomach pain

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

quinine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

atropine

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

asthma
bowel obstruction
diabetes
difficulty passing urine
gangrene
heart disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to physostigmine, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding