What is Physostigmine Salicylate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Sep 24, 2021

Physostigmine Salicylate overview

BRAND NAMES:

Generic Names:

  • Physostigmine Salicylate

Uses:

  • Reverses the effects of other drugs.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antiarrhythmic, Antidote, Antiglaucoma, Central Nervous System Agent

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Physostigmine Salicylate used for?

What form(s) does Physostigmine Salicylate come in

  • Injectable

What are common Physostigmine Salicylate doses?

  • Ampule 2ML of 1MG/ML

Common Physostigmine Salicylate prescriptions

  • PHYSostigmine Salicylate
    2ml of 1mg/ml ampule

How to take Physostigmine Salicylate

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein or as a shot into a muscle.

What to do if you miss a dose of Physostigmine Salicylate

Physostigmine Salicylate contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not receive this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to physostigmine, or if you have asthma, diabetes, or heart disease.

Physostigmine Salicylate warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma or are allergic to sulfites. Also tell your doctor if you have problems with your intestines or trouble urinating.

  • Excessive watering in your mouth

  • Increase in how much or how often you urinate

  • Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

  • Sweating

Physostigmine Salicylate interactions

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma or are allergic to sulfites. Also tell your doctor if you have problems with your intestines or trouble urinating.

Physostigmine Salicylate side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Excessive watering in your mouth

  • Increase in how much or how often you urinate

  • Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

  • Sweating

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Pain, itching, burning, or swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot is given

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