Physostigmine Injection and Progesterone Injection

• Generic Name: physostigmine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Antilirium

Physostigmine affects chemicals in the body that control the signals sent from the nervous system to the muscles to activate muscle movement.

Physostigmine is used to reverse the effects of certain drugs or substances that interfere with this nerve-muscle communication. Such substances include atropine, scopolamine, belladonna, antihistamines, some antidepressants, and other anticholinergic (AN tye KOE lin ER jik) drugs.

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

• Generic Name: progesterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: First Progesterone MC10, Menopause Formula Progesterone, Prometrium, Crinone, Endometrin, FIRST-Progesterone VGS 200, Prochieve

• It is used to treat uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance.
• It is used to treat females who do not have a monthly period cycle.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.