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Neostigmine

Drugs acting on neuromuscular junction

Description

Neostigmine is water-soluble, an ionized compound that reversibly inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Its FDA indication is for the reversal of the effects of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents after surgery.

Mechanism of action

It inhibits the acetylation of acetylcholine esterase and thus prevents destruction of acetylcholine at motorend plate.

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Mechanism of action

It inhibits the acetylation of acetylcholine esterase and thus prevents destruction of acetylcholine at motorend plate.

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