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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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