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Specialty Definition: EDROPHONIUM

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HealthA rapid-onset, short-acting cholinesterase inhibitor used in cardiac arrhythmias and in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. It has also been used as an antidote to curare principles. (references)
WikipedicEdrophonium is a readily reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It prevents breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and acts mainly at the neuromuscular junction. (references)

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