Pharm Flashcards by Gabriel Sneh

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Edrophonium

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a short-acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, used to diagnosis MG. If the patient has MG, strength is improved by administering edrophonium, which increases the half-life of ACh.

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Pyridostigmine

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long-acting AChE inhibitor

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Neostigmine

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long-acting AChE inhibitor

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