cholinergic agonist

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Pralidoxime

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Protopam, 2PAM Antidote, Pralidoxime Auto Injector Cholinergic, Toxicity Antidotes Description Parenteral cholinesterase reactivator; antidote to reverse muscle paralysis from organophosphate anticholinesterase poisoning or overdose of drugs used for myasthenia gravis; atropine must be

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Physostigmine

Generic Only Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names;  Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors, Peripheral;  Anticholinergic Toxicity Antidotes      Description Indirect acting parasympathomimetic via inhibition of acetylcholinesterase Indications For the Anticholinergic Toxicity Rarely used; indicated only when life-threatening symptoms related to anticholinergic toxicity

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Neostigmine

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Prostigmin, Bloxiverz Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors, Central Description Oral, SC, IM, and IV cholinesterase inhibitorUsed for symptomatic tx of myasthenia gravis (PO, SC, IM), reversal of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (IV), and for prevention/tx

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Edrophonium (cl)

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Enlon Myasthenia Gravis Agents Description Parenteral cholinesterase inhibitorUsed for diagnosing myasthenia gravis, assessing cholinesterase inhibitor therapy, differentiating cholinergic and myasthenic crises, and reversing effects of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers after surgery; adjunct to

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Donepezil

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Aricept, Aricept ODT Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors, Central Description Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor (ChEI); available in oral and transdermal system formulationsApproved for symptom management of mild to severe Alzheimer’s diseasen adults; may provide cognitive benefit

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