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cholinesterase inhibitor

cholinesterase inhibitor logo #20973<pharmacology> These are substances which which act to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme which breaks down acetylcholine and thus enhance and subsequently prevent transmission of nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another or to a muscle. ... Examples include pyridostigmine, ambenonium and neostigmine. ... (15 Jan 1998) ...
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cholinesterase inhibitor

cholinesterase inhibitor logo #21001anticholinesterase.
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cholinesterase inhibitor

cholinesterase inhibitor logo #21219Type: Term Definitions: 1. an agent or medication with effects that inhibit the enzyme responsible for the reuptake of acetylcholine at cholinergic synapses, thus perpetuating its action at the receptor; most notable therapeutic application is in the treatment of myasthenia gravis or after nondepolarizing neuromuscular relaxants have been administe...
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