Neostigmine

Neostigmine is a medication used to treat myasthenia gravis, a condition characterized by muscle weakness. It works by increasing the amount of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which helps improve muscle strength. Neostigmine is available in both injectable and oral forms. It can be used to treat both acute and chronic myasthenia gravis. Common side effects of neostigmine include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
N - Nervous system
N07 Other nervous system drugs
N07A - Parasympathomimetics
N07AA Anticholinesterases
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
S - Sensory organs
S01 Ophthalmologicals
S01E - Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics
S01EB Parasympathomimetics
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
N - Nervous system
N07 Other nervous system drugs
N07A - Parasympathomimetics
N07AA Anticholinesterases
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