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Physostigmine

A reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor useful in the treatment of central anticholinergic delirium

References

  • Burns MJ, Linden CH, Graudins A et al.  A comparison of physostigmine and benzodiazepines for the treatment of anticholinergic poisoning. Annals of Emergency Medicine 2000; 35:374-381.
  • Suchard JR. Assessing physostigmine’s contraindication in cyclic antidepressant ingestions. Journal of Emergency Medicine 2003; 25(2):185-191.

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