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DRUG INFO
Physostigmine

Drug Name: Physostigmine

Indication: For the treatment of Glaucoma



Pharmacology: Physostigmine is a parasympathomimetic, specifically, a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor which effectively increases the concentration of acetylcholine at the sites of cholinergic transmission. Physostigmine is used to treat glaucoma. Because it crosses the blood-brain barrier, it is also used to treat the central nervous system effects of atropine overdose and other anticholinergic drug overdoses. Physostigmine can reverse both central and peripheral anticholinergia.

Mechanism Of Action: By interfering with the metabolism of acetylcholine, physostigmine indirectly stimulates both nicotinic and muscarinic receptors.

Drug Category: Antiglaucomic Agents; Ophthalmics; Parasympathomimetics; ATC:S01EB05; ATC:V03AB19

Brand Names/Synonyms: Antilirium; Cogmine Eserine; Erserine; Eserine; Eserine Salicylate; Eserine Sulfate; Eserolein, Methylcarbamate; Esromiotin; Ezerin; Fysostigmin; Isopto Eserine; PHYSOSTIGMINE 9599; Physostigmine; Physostol; Salicylate

Dosage Forms: LIQUID

Absorption: Not Available

Interactions: DrugBank: Interactions for Physostigmine

Interactions for Physostigmine:

No information provided.





Chemical IUPAC Name: Not Available

Chemical Formula: C15H21N3O2

Half Life: Not Available

Drug Type: Approved Drug

# Accession No: APRD00406

CAS Registry Number: 57-47-6



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