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Edrophonium
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Definition
: 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
Antidotes
;
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Other names
Edrophonium Chloride; Chloride, Edrophonium; Bromide, Edrophonium; Tensilon; Edroponium; Edrophonium Bromide
Drugs
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:
REVERSOL
;
EDROPHONIUM CHLORIDE
;
TENSILON
;
TENSILON PRESERVATIVE FREE
;
ENLON
;
EDROPHONIUM CHLORIDE PRESERVATIVE FREE