Mytelase Chloride

Generic Name: ambenonium (am ben OH nee um)

Brand Names: Mytelase Chloride

What is Mytelase Chloride (ambenonium)?

Ambenonium affects chemicals in the body that are involved in the communication between nerve impulses and muscle movement.

Ambenonium is used to treat the symptoms of myasthenia gravis.

Ambenonium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Mytelase Chloride (ambenonium)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ambenonium, or if you are using certain medications.

Be sure your doctor knows if you use: mecamylamine, (Inversine), atropine (Atreza, Donnatal, Sal-Tropine, Lomotil, Lomocot, and others), blood pressure medications, or a diuretic (water pill).

Before using ambenonium, tell your doctor if you have asthma, Parkinson's disease, or a bladder or bowel obstruction.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. You may be asked to keep a daily record of when you took each dose and how long the effects lasted. This will help your doctor determine if your dose needs to be adjusted.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking Mytelase Chloride (ambenonium)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ambenonium, or if you are using certain medications. Be sure your doctor knows if you use:

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  mecamylamine, (Inversine);

  
  


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  atropine (Atreza, Donnatal, Sal-Tropine, Lomotil, Lomocot, and others);

  
  


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  blood pressure medications; or

  
  


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  a diuretic (water pill).

  
  

To make sure you can safely take ambenonium, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

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  asthma;

  
  


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  Parkinson's disease; or

  
  


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  a bladder or bowel obstruction.

  
  

It is not known whether ambenonium will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether ambenonium passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using ambenonium.

How should I take Mytelase Chloride (ambenonium)?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Ambenonium is usually taken every 3 to 4 hours during the day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. You may be asked to keep a daily record of when you took each dose and how long the effects lasted. This will help your doctor determine if your dose needs to be adjusted.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include severe diarrhea, muscle twitching, anxiety, sweating, and cough or breathing problems.

What should I avoid while taking Mytelase Chloride (ambenonium)?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Mytelase Chloride (ambenonium) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

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  severe diarrhea;

  
  


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  muscle twitching; or

  
  


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  cough with sputum (mucus).

  
  

Less serious side effects may include:

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  sweating or urinating more than usual;

  
  


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  drooling, watery eyes;

  
  


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  warmth or tingly feeling;

  
  


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  nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;

  
  


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  blurred vision;

  
  


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  anxiety;

  
  


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  dizziness, spinning feeling; or

  
  


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  muscle cramps.

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Mytelase Chloride (ambenonium)?

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

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  atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine), belladonna (Donnatal, and others), benztropine (Cogentin), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), methscopolamine (Pamine), or scopolamine (Transderm Scop);

  
  


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  bronchodilators such as ipratropium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);

  
  


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  bladder or urinary medicines such as darifenacin (Enablex), flavoxate (Urispas), oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol), tolterodine (Detrol), or solifenacin (Vesicare);

  
  


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  irritable bowel medicines such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Hyomax), or propantheline (Pro Banthine); or

  
  


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  ulcer medications such as glycopyrrolate (Robinul) or mepenzolate (Cantil).

  
  

This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with ambenonium. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

More Mytelase Chloride resources

• Mytelase Chloride Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Mytelase Chloride Drug Interactions
• Mytelase Chloride Support Group
• 0 Reviews for Mytelase Chloride - Add your own review/rating

• Ambenonium MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Compare Mytelase Chloride with other medications

• Myasthenia Gravis

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about ambenonium.