Physostigmine
Document Type
Book Contribution
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Description
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.
Citation Information
Hoover, Donald. 2007. Physostigmine. xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-008055232-3.61705-2 ISBN: 9780080552323