Physostigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor belonging to the carbamate class. It is also referred to as an indirectly acting cholinomimetic because, by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, it potentiates responses to endogenous acetylcholine, which is released from cholinergic nerve endings in the central nervous system and periphery. Physostigmine is a water-soluble tertiary amine, which, unlike quaternary amine carbamates, can enter the central nervous system.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ETSU/oai:dc.etsu.edu:etsu-works-19204 |
| Date | 01 January 2007 |
| Creators | Hoover, Donald |
| Publisher | Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University |
| Source Sets | East Tennessee State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Source | ETSU Faculty Works |
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