FLUOSTIGMINE
\fljˈuːəstˌɪɡma͡ɪn], \fljˈuːəstˌɪɡmaɪn], \f_l_j_ˈuː_ə_s_t_ˌɪ_ɡ_m_aɪ_n]\
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An irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor with actions similar to those of echothiophate. It is a powerful miotic used mainly in the treatment of glaucoma. Its vapor is highly toxic and it is recommended that only solutions in arachis oil be used therapeutically. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 29th ed, p1330)
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