Physostigmine

Products

There are no drugs containing physostigmine on the market in many countries.

Structure and properties

Physostigmine (C15H21N3O2, Mr = 275.3 g/mol)

Stem

Fabaceae.

Effects

Physostigmine is indirectly parasympathomimetic by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase; see under cholinesterase inhibitors.

Indications