Encyclopedia: Cholinesterase Inhibitors
An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor or anti-cholinesterase is a chemical that inhibits the cholinesterase enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine, so increasing both the level and duration of action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: , Occur naturally as venoms and poisons , Are used as weapons in the form of nerve agents , Are used medicinally: , To treat myasthenia gravis. In myasthenia gravis, they are used to increase neuromuscular transmission. ,...
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what is the treatment for cholinesterase inhibitors?
besides removal of the organophospates or carbamates
besides removal of the organophospates or carbamates
that's the only way....if u dint remove how can u treat it? Ur body will do a cleaning on it by liver...it takes a few months for a full cleaning... or Dr...
Asked by dominicus_domesticus - 30 months ago
Which one of the following would most weaken synaptic transmission at the neuromuscular junction?
a.Adding a cholinesterase inhibitor to the extracellular fluid. b.Reducing extracellular Na concentration from 140 mM...
a.Adding a cholinesterase inhibitor to the extracellular fluid. b.Reducing extracellular Na concentration from 140 mM...
b. cholinesterase inhibitors enhance the effect of acetyl choline and promote sustained muscle contraction (tetany, or spastic paralysis) http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/profiles/extoxnet/TIB/cholinesterase.html Lowering calcium extracellular is called hypocalcemia, which also causes tetany, spasm and seizures...
Asked by i22da - 8 months ago
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