| neostigmine | <chemical> A cholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and to reverse the effects of muscle relaxants such as gallamine and tubocurarine. Neostigmine, unlike physostigmine, does not cross the blood-brain barrier. Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, parasympathomimetic. Chemical name: Benzenaminium, 3-(((dimethylamino)carbonyl)oxy)-N,N,N-trimethyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
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