A pyridostigmine bromide challenge resulted in worsening of muscle weakness.
Some patients are reported to be sensitive to
pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon Rx) but I haven't actually seen skin rash listed as a side effect, just cautions about using this medication in patients who are sensitive to it.
Pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon syrup) is the most commonly used medication.
«We give
pyridostigmine bromide orally and apply DEET and permethrin dermally, and then expose them to a mild stressor.
The earlier report documented a number of studies that found evidence linking the illness to exposure to pesticides and
pyridostigmine bromide (found in anti-nerve gas pills given to troops), as well as other toxic sources.
«At the same time, troops were also taking
pyridostigmine bromide, which can sequester the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, compounding the problem.»
The chemicals troops were exposed to in the Persian Gulf included
pyridostigmine bromide, which was used as prophylaxis to prevent death in an attack with nerve gas agents.
The first is
pyridostigmine bromide, a drug that protects against the effects of nerve gas, another is DEET, an insect spray applied to the skin, and the third is permethrin, an insecticide applied to clothes and blankets.