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C12H19N2O2 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
59-99-4
CAS number
C12H19N2O2
formula, see observation
CONT

Neostigmine. [An agent] which acts by inhibiting destruction of acetylcholine and so facilitating transmission of impulses across the neuromuscular junction. Effects include miosis, bradycardia, increased intestinal and skeletal muscle tone, increased salivary and sweat gland secretion, and constriction of bronchi and ureters.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Prostigmin (a systemic drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H19N2O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
59-99-4
CAS number
C12H19N2O2
formula, see observation
OBS

La néostigmine est indiquée dans le traitement symptomatique de base de la myasthénie (ce traitement permet l'augmentation de la force musculaire) et utilisée dans la constipation sévère par atonie intestinale.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom Prostigmin (médicament à action générale).

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H19N2O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
59-99-4
CAS number
C12H19N2O2
formula, see observation
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