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Preferred term

Physostigmine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Entry terms

  • 57-47-6 (Physostigmine)
  • 9U1VM840SP
  • Pyrrolo(2,3-b)indol-5-ol, 1,2,3,3a,8,8a-hexahydro-1,3a,8-trimethyl-, methylcarbamate (ester), (3aS-cis)-

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In other languages

  • French

  • 57-47-6 (Physostigmine)
  • 9U1VM840SP
  • Pyrrolo(2,3-b)indol-5-ol, 1,2,3,3a,8,8a-hexahydro-1,3a,8-trimethyl-, methylcarbamate (ester), (3aS-cis)-

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KJS0KS86-4

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