Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: Difference between revisions
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*[[Donepezil]] (Alzheimer's treatment) - common side effects are nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, and muscle cramping | *[[Donepezil]] (Alzheimer's treatment) - common side effects are nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, and muscle cramping | ||
*[[Edrophonium]] (Myasthenic crisis, diagnosis) | *[[Edrophonium]] (Myasthenic crisis, diagnosis) | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[Cholinergic crisis]] | |||
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[[Category:Pharmacology]] [[Category:Toxicology]] | [[Category:Pharmacology]] [[Category:Toxicology]] | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 13 September 2018
Inhibit acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine, thereby increasing level and duration of action of acetylcholine in synapses
- Physostigmine
- Pyridostigmine
- Neostigmine
- Organophosphates, carbamates
- Caffeine
- Donepezil (Alzheimer's treatment) - common side effects are nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, and muscle cramping
- Edrophonium (Myasthenic crisis, diagnosis)
See Also
- [Cholinergic crisis]]