edrophonium
Edrophonium is used as part of a medical test to help diagnose a muscle disorder called myasthenia gravis. Edrophonium is sometimes used to reverse the effects of certain medications used to prevent muscle contractions during surgical procedures. Edrophonium may also be used for other purposes not...
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Edrophonium Chloride/Atropine Sulfate
Antagonizes the effect of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents primarily by inhibiting or inactivating acetylcholinesterase.
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Myasthenia gravis
...test is positive in some cases but must be interpreted carefully by an experienced doctor. Baseline muscle strength is evaluated. After Tensilon (edrophonium, a medication that blocks the action of the enzyme that breaks down the transmitter acetylcholine) is given, muscle function may improve. The...
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Tensilon test
...neurological conditions, and may be used to monitor oral anticholinesterase therapy. How the Test is Performed A drug called Tensilon (also called edrophonium) or a dummy medicine (inactive placebo) is given during this test. The health care provider gives the appropriate one through one of your veins...
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Edrophonium Chloride
Edrophonium Chloride Pronouncation: (eh-droe-FOE-nee-uhm KLOR-ide) Class: Anticholinesterase muscle stimulant Trade Names: Enlon - Injection 10mg/mL Trade...
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