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Neostigmine

Known as: Eustigmine, Eustigmin, Synstigmin 
A cholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and to reverse the effects of muscle relaxants such as gallamine and… Expand
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Abnormalities, Drug-InducedAtropine / NeostigmineBromidesHypersensitivity
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Cholinergic AgentsCholinesterase InhibitorsParasympathomimetic AgentsQuaternary Ammonium Compounds

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Neostigmine MethylsulfateNeostigmine Methylsulfate 1 MG/ML Injectable SolutionPolstigmineProstigmin
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Review
2019
Review
2019
Post-anaesthesia pulmonary complications after use of muscle relaxants (POPULAR): a multicentre, prospective observational study.
BACKGROUND Results from retrospective studies suggest that use of neuromuscular blocking agents during general anaesthesia might… Expand
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Review
2018
Review
2018
The comparative efficacy and safety of sugammadex and neostigmine in reversing neuromuscular blockade in adults. A Cochrane systematic review with meta‐analysis and trial sequential analysis
We compared the efficacy and safety of sugammadex and neostigmine in reversing neuromuscular blockade in adults. Our outcomes… Expand
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade with sugammadex compared with neostigmine during sevoflurane anaesthesia: results of a randomised, controlled trial
Background and objective Sugammadex, a modified γ-cyclodextrin, is a selective relaxant-binding agent designed to reverse the… Expand
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Reversal of Profound Rocuronium-induced Blockade with Sugammadex: A Randomized Comparison with Neostigmine
Background: Traditionally, reversal of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents was achieved using acetylcholinesterase… Expand
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Sugammadex Reversal of Rocuronium-Induced Neuromuscular Blockade: A Comparison with Neostigmine–Glycopyrrolate and Edrophonium–Atropine
BACKGROUND:Sugammadex is a modified γ cyclodextrin compound, which encapsulates rocuronium to provide for a rapid reversal of… Expand
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Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Neostigmine for the treatment of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction.
BACKGROUND Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction -- that is, massive dilation of the colon without mechanical obstruction -- may… Expand
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Neostigmine for the Treatment of Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
Background Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction — that is, massive dilation of the colon without mechanical obstruction — may develop… Expand
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Autonomic and antiarrhythmic drug modulation of ST segment elevation in patients with Brugada syndrome.
OBJECTIVES We examined the modulatory effects of autonomic nervous system and antiarrhythmic drugs on the ST segment in patients… Expand
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Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Ionic mechanisms and receptor properties underlying the responses of molluscan neurones to 5‐hydroxytryptamine
1. Molluscan neurones have been found to show six different types of response (three excitatory and three inhibitory) to the… Expand
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
Autoimmune Response to Acetylcholine Receptor
Injection of rabbits with acetylcholine receptor highly purified from the electric organ of Electrophorus electricus emulsified… Expand
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