A 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.
Synonyms
Edrophonium bromide
Edrophonium chloride
Edrophonium
N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-N,N-dimethylbenzenaminium
3-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-N-ethylanilinium
N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-N,N-dimethylanilinium
Edrophonium cation
Ethyl-(3-hydroxy-phenyl)-dimethyl-ammonium
Edrophonium ion
(3-hydroxyphenyl)dimethylethylammonium
Brand Names
Enlon Liq IV 10mg/ml
Enlon-Plus
Enlon Plus
Tensilon
Enlon
Enlon 10mg/ml
Indication
For the differential diagnosis of myasthenia gravis and as an adjunct in the evaluation of treatment requirements in this disease. It may also be used for evaluating emergency treatment in myasthenic crises.
Categories
Amines
Antidotes
Cholinergic Agents
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
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