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Definition of Neostigmine

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

Definition of Neostigmine

1. Noun. (chemistry) A parasympathomimetic, a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. ¹

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Definition of Neostigmine

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Medical Definition of Neostigmine

1. 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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Literary usage of Neostigmine

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1. Workshop on Disability in America, a New Look: Summary and Background Papers by Marilyn Jane Field, Alan M. Jette, Linda G. Martin (2006)
"Glycopyrrolate successfully blocks the adverse cardiopulmonary effects but preserves the effect of neostigmine on the bowel to produce evacuation (Figure ..."

2. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"neostigmine methylsulfate injection contains two milligrams of neostigmine methylsulfate in each milliliter of sterile aqueous solution. (b) Sponsor. ..."

3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"The depolarization caused by ACh was typically biphasic; both components were increased by neostigmine (0.1-10 microM), but only the slower component was ..."

4. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"The neostigmine or Tensilon test is usually diagnostic of the disease: an injection of one of these drugs should be followed within a short time by ..."

5. 6th Annual Report on Carcinogens (1991) by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Pharmaceuticals derived from dimethylcarbamoyl chloride (eg, neostigmine bromide, neostigmine ' methylsulfate, and pyridostigmine bromide) are used to treat ..."

6. Eighth Annual Report on Carcinogens: 1998 Summary edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"Pharmaceuticals derived from dimethylcarbamoyl chloride (eg, neostigmine bromide, neostigmine methyl sulfate, and pyridostigmine bromide) are used to treat ..."

7. Risk Assessment for Neurobehavioral Toxicity edited by Bernard Weiss, Jurg Elsner (1997)
"Prenatal alcohol exposure and offspring hyperactiv- 111. ity: effects of physostigmine and neostigmine. Neurotoxicol Teratol 10:59-63 (1988). 101. ..."

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