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physostigmine salicylate |
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physostigmine salicylate, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. indications It is an ophthalmic preparation prescribed as a miotic agent for the treatment of glaucoma, and it is administered systemically for treating the toxic effects of excessive cholinergic receptors blockade (e.g., resulting from atropine poisoning). contraindications Asthma, gangrene, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or mechanical obstruction of the intestines or urinary tract prohibits its use. It is also not administered to patients in any vagotonic state or to those receiving choline esters or depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents. adverse effects Among the adverse effects are hypersalivation, diaphoresis, lacrimation, miosis, bradycardia, palpitations, nervousness, and convulsions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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