Effects of neostigmine and pyridostigmine on serum cholinesterase activity.
1982
R K Mirakhur, and
R S Clarke, and
P S Collier
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D009388
Neostigmine
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.
A cholinesterase inhibitor with a slightly longer duration of action than NEOSTIGMINE. It is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and to reverse the actions of muscle relaxants.
Mestinon,Pyridostigmine,Bromide, Pyridostigmine
D002802
Cholinesterases
Acylcholineacylhydrolase,Cholase,Cholinesterase
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man