Stimin 0.5 mg Injection 1 ml belongs to a group of medicines called 'anticholinesterase agents/acetylcholinesterase inhibitors,' primarily used to treat myasthenia gravis and to reverse the effects of anaesthesia medicines used during surgery. Stimin 0.5 mg Injection 1 ml is also used to treat paralytic ileus (a rare form of constipation) and postoperative urinary retention.
Stimin 0.5 mg Injection 1 ml contains 'Neostigmine.' It increases levels of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine by stopping the excess cholinesterase activity (an enzyme required to break down acetylcholine) involved in communication between nerve impulses and muscle movements. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit the message from one nerve cell to another nerve cell, muscle cell, or gland cell. Thus Stimin 0.5 mg Injection 1 ml helps in proper muscle functioning and prevents muscle weakness.
Stimin 0.5 mg Injection 1 ml will be administered by a health care professional, do not self-administer. Your dose and duration will be based on the severity of your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, slow heartbeat, abdominal cramp, diarrhoea, increased saliva production, dizziness, headache, trouble sleeping, and dry mouth. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor before using this medicine if you have a history of liver, heart or kidney diseases, asthma, stomach ulcer, fits, Parkinson's disease, overactive thyroid, or vagotonia/irritability of the vagus nerve (connects to the abdomen from the brain) that causes excess bowel contractions. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before starting Stimin 0.5 mg Injection 1 ml. Avoid consuming alcohol during the course to prevent unwanted side effects. Stimin 0.5 mg Injection 1 ml can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor; the dose depends on the child's age and weight.