Neostigmine
Recreational uses:
Unethical uses:
Other uses:
Severe:
Atypical sensations:
Cardiovascular:
Ear, nose, and throat:
Endocrinal:
Eye:
Gastrointestinal:
Hematological:
Musculoskeletal:
Neurological:
Psychological:
Respiratory:
Skin:
Urogenital and reproductive:
Miscellaneous:
Neostigmine is a parasympathomimetic, specifically, a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. By interfering with the breakdown of acetylcholine, neostigmine indirectly stimulates both nicotinic and muscarinic receptors.
It is used to improve muscle tone in people with Myasthenia gravis and to treat urinary retention resulting from general anaesthetic. It can be used to treat curariform drug toxicity.
Neostigmine is available under several trade names such as Prostigmin (ICN).
