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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, of course! These include ambinonium (Mytelase), physostigmine, neostigmine (Prostigmin, Vagostigmin), galantamine (Razadyne, Reminyl, Nivalin), pyridostigmine, Tacrin (Cognex), donepezil (Aricept), edrophonium (Tensilon, Enlon, Reversol) and rivastigmine (Exelon), and others.

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Is there a sentence which includes the word acetylcholinesterase if so what is it?

"Acetylcholinesterase" production results in the production of a glucosteroid inhibitor.


Mechanism of action of neostigmine?

There are 3 different types of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors - short-acting, medium-duration and irreversible inhibitors, which differ in their interactions with the active site of acetylcholinesterase.=Neostigmine is a medium-duration acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that enhances cholinergic transmission in the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system and at neuromuscular junctions. Acetlycholinesterase inhibitors are an established therapy for Alzheimer's disease and dementia .=


Can you identify of what kind of drug is physostigmine?

Physostigmine is an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase which breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft of the neuromuscular junction. It is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's and memory loss.


What is an example of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor?

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: Reversible:1.Physostigmine -Miotic, cycloplegic and reduces IOT 0.25-0.5 % drops -Atropine, and antidepressant poisoning with predominant CNS manifestations (crosses BBB) 2.Neostigmine-Doesnt cross BBB, hence good for d.tubocurare muscle blockade -Myasthenia -Post op ileus -Decurarisation 3.Pyridostigmine-Similar but less potent and long acting than neostigmine. Better tolerated in myasthenic patients 4.Edrophonium -Dx of myasthenia -Cobra bites 5.Rivastigmine -Alzhiemers(?) Irreversible: -Mostly pesticides DFP,Malathoin,Parathoin,Sarin, Soman (Nerve gas) -Metrifonate(Antihelminthic drug)


What is the mechanism of AchE inhibitor side effects of weakness?

When an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor binds with acetylcholinesterase, regardless of whether it is reversible or irreversible, it prevents the ability of AChE to bind with acetylcholine (ACh) and break it down. Therefore, ACh accumulates in the synaptic gap, causing the postsynaptic neuron or muscle cell to fire/contract repeatedly. As this happens, a fatigue effect is reached due to depletion of chemical energy stores (ATP, etc.), and weakness results from the reduced ability of neurons/muscles to respond to further stimulation.


Can acetylcholinesterase inhibitor kill you?

Yes it can. Rather painfully too. AChEI is one of the formulations for chemical weaponry, as well as offering some therapeutic effects in treating neurologic disorders.However, it's pretty dangerous and, what's more, painful in overdose.


How do you pronounce acetylcholinesterase?

Acetylcholinesterase is pronounced uh-SEET-uhl-KOH-lin-ES-ter-ays.


What agent inhibits Acetylcholinesterase?

neostigmine


How is acetylcholine (ACh) removed from the synaptic cleft?

Acetylcholine is degraded by acetylcholinesterase


What is the medical abbreviation meaning Acetylcholinesterase?

ACHe


What type of cbrne agent acts by inhibiting a cruicial enzyme called acetylcholinesterase?

Nerve agents are compounds that have the capacity to inactivate the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE)


How is acetylcholinesterase dangerous to humans?

Acetylcholinesterase is dangerous to humans as it attacks nerves and causes a loss of use in the affected area. Poisons and venoms contain these properties.