Definition: A cholinesterase inhibitor that is rapidly absorbed through membranes. It can be applied topically to the conjunctiva. It also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of severe anticholinergic toxicity.
physostigmine heptyl [ MF 201,MF-201,eptastigmine,heptastigmine,heptyl physostigmine,heptyl-physostigmine,heptylphysostigmine,pyrrolo(2,3-b)indol-5-ol-1,2,3,3a,8,8a-hexahydro-1,3a,8-trimethyl heptylcarbamate ester ] RN given for (3aS-cis)-isomer; structure given in first source; possible use in therapy of Alzheimer's disease