Edrophonium

July 15, 2021 Rima 0

Edrophonium is short acting and reversible acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. It’s use is limited nowadays due to development and availability of other agents.  Indications of edrophonium […]

Pilocarpine Pharmacology

July 15, 2021 Rima 0

Pilocarpine is alkaloid obtained from plants Pilocarpus microphyllus and Pilocarpus jaborandi. It possesses muscarinic cholinergic agonist properties.  It mimics the action of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine (Ach) is an organic […]

Succinylcholine

July 28, 2020 Rima 0

Succinylcholine also known as suxamethonium or suxamethonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound. It is a depolarizing agent with short term muscle relaxing properties. It […]