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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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Record 2 1992-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Feed (Agric.)
DEF

A substance used for improving or conserving the nutrient content of a feed or for improving the manufacturing or handling properties of the feed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des animaux
  • Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)

Spanish

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Record 3 1991-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stock Exchange
  • Investment
CONT

Participating subscriber dealers to Shorcan in Toronto are able to deal based on this information. Shorcan acts as an agent in facilitating inter-dealer trading. It provides a trading information reporting system, but it is not a principal in any trade, nor does it have an inventory of securities, nor is it regulated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bourse
  • Investissements et placements
CONT

Les cours des obligations et des effets du marché monétaire, ainsi que les montants des offres d'achat et de vente sont inscrits sur les écrans Shorcan. Les courtiers qui y sont abonnés à Toronto peuvent négocier les titres en s'appuyant sur ces renseignements. Shorcan fait fonction de mandataire en facilitant les négociations entre courtiers.

Spanish

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