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Indirect Cholinergic
NERVOUS SYSTEM:Indirect-Acting Cholinergic Agents
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Edrophonium | Primarily used in the presumptive diagnosis of myasthenia gravis |
| Neostigmine (Prostigmine) | Used to treat urine retention and GI atony and are used as an antidote to neuromuscular blocking agents |
| Physostigmine (Antilirium) | Uses similar to neostigmine |
| Organophosphate compounds | Commonly used as insecticide dips and may result in toxicity if used inappropriately |
| Demecarium (Humorsol) | Used in preventative management of glaucoma |
| Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) | Used for the treatment of myasthenia gravis |