Definition of Prostigmin

1. Noun. A cholinergic drug (trade name Prostigmin) used to treat some ophthalmic conditions and to treat myasthenia gravis.

Exact synonyms: Neostigmine
Generic synonyms: Anticholinesterase
Language type: Trade Name

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prostigmin

Proseccos
Proserpina
Proserpine
Prosimii
Prosopis
Prosopis glandulosa
Prosopis juliflora
Prosopis juliiflora
Prosopis pubescens
Prosopium
Prosopium cylindraceum
Prosopium williamsonii
Prosper
Prosper Meniere
Prosser
Prostigmin (current term)
Protagoras
Protagorean
Protea cynaroides
Protea mellifera
Proteaceae
Proteales
Protean
Proteas
Protector of Boundaries
Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
Proteidae
Proteles
Proteles cristata
Proterochampsa

Literary usage of Prostigmin

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"Total Treatment Three related drugs in the anticholinesterase family are the mainstays of treatment: neostigmine (Prostigmin); ..."

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