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Pharmacology Parasympathetic System & Glaucoma b14516e8

Which of the following is longest acting cholinesterase inhibitor used for myasthenia gravis?

A
Pyridostigmine
B
Edrophonium
C
Neostigmine
D
Physostigmine
High-Yield Explanation
Both neostigmine and pyridostigmine are used in myasthenia gravis. Pyridostigmine is longer acting than neostigmine. These drugs act by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase. Edrophonium is very sho acting anti-cholinesterase and is preferred drug for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. Physostigmine is a lipid soluble anticholinesterase used in glaucoma and atropine poisoning.

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