1. Plural of pyridostigmine; a class of medications that inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine, used to treat myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple doses or formulations

Examples

• The patient was prescribed pyridostigmines to manage symptoms of myasthenia gravis.
• Pyridostigmines work by preventing the enzyme cholinesterase from breaking down acetylcholine.
• Different formulations of pyridostigmines are available, including immediate-release and extended-release tablets.
• The doctor adjusted the dosage of pyridostigmines based on the patient's response to treatment.
• Pyridostigmines can also be used to treat certain cases of organophosphate poisoning.