Neostigmine

What class is Neostigmine

anticholinesterase
What is mechanism for anticholinesterase

inhibits enzyme (cholinesterase) therefor increasing concentration of ACh at NMJ
What is Neostigmine used for

NMB reversal
What is dose range for Neostigmine

0.04 - 0.07 mg/kg
What effects are produced from Neostigmine
- BLUDS
- Bradycardia
- Lacrimation - tears
- Urination
- Defication
- Salivation
What is the most important patient evaluation prior to administering Neostigmine

must have at least 1 twitch when evaluating Train of 4

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Neostigmine

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Neostigmine

Updated

2012-09-07T12:52:49Z

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