Definition of Edrophonium

1. Noun. (biochemistry) A readily reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. ¹

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Medical Definition of Edrophonium

1. 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. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents, antidotes, cholinesterase inhibitor, parasympathomimetic. Chemical name: Benzenaminium, N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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