Medical Definition of Ambenonium chloride
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A quaternary ammonium compound that is an inhibitor of cholinesterase activity with actions similar to those of neostigmine, but of longer duration. Ambenonium is given by mouth in the treatment of myasthenia gravis.
Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, parasympathomimetic.
Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N,N'-((1,2-dioxo-1,2-ethanediyl)bis(imino-2,1-ethanediyl))bis(2-chloro-N,N-diethyl-, dichloride
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ambenonium Chloride
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