Pyridostigmine (generic) Flashcards

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Description

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Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor

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Actions

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Indirectly stimulates both nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

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Indications

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Myasthenia gravis treatment, shorter half-life than neostigmine

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Toxicity

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Cholinergic reaction (DUMBBELS)

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Other Facts

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Does not cross the BBB, low oral bioavailability

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