Neostigmine

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.

Also Known As:

Neostigmine Bromide; Prostigmine; Neostigmine Methylsulfate; Polstigmine; Proserine; Prostigmin; Prozerin; Syntostigmine; Bromide, Neostigmine; Methylsulfate, Neostigmine; Synstigmin; Benzenaminium, 3- (((dimethylamino)carbonyl)oxy)- N,N,N- trimethyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Parasympathomimetics

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amines: 4871
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 136
    - Phenylammonium Compounds
      - Neostigmine: 1194
- Onium Compounds
  - Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: 136
    - Neostigmine: 1194

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