What is Pyridostigmine used for?

Pyridostigmine is indicated for: Myasthenia gravis.

Which species have cited Pyridostigmine dosing data?

Pyridostigmine dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Ferret.

Is Pyridostigmine a controlled substance?

Pyridostigmine is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Pyridostigmine

Calculate dosage

Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Pyridostigmine is dosed at 1 mg/kg PO q8h in ferrets, per Couturier J, Huynh M, Boussarie D, et al. Autoimmune myasthenia gravis in a ferret. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009;235:1462-1466 — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.958 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Ferrets.a). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

Routes

Indications

Myasthenia gravis

Species with Pyridostigmine dosing data (1 dose rule)

Ferret

Species references:All Ferret drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published sourceShow

· Couturier J, Huynh M, Boussarie D, et al. Autoimmune myasthenia gravis in a ferret. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2009;235:1462-1466 doi:10.2460/javma.235.12.1462. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.958 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 11.10 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Ferrets.a).

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