pyridostigmine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.

/ˌpɪ.ɹɪ.dəʊˈstɪɡ.miːn/ /ˌpɪ.ɹɪd.əˈstɪɡ.miːn/ /ˌpɪɹ.ɪ.doʊˈstɪɡˌmin/

pyridostigmine

From pyrid(ine) + -o- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).

neostigmine

pyridostigmine bromide

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