Medical Definition of Edrophonium
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A rapid-onset, short-acting cholinesterase inhibitor used in cardiac arrhythmias and in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. It has also been used as an antidote to curare principles.
Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents, antidotes, cholinesterase inhibitor, parasympathomimetic.
Chemical name: Benzenaminium, N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Edrophonium
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