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Heterocyclic Compounds > Alkaloids > Indole Alkaloids > Physostigmine
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Indoles > Indole Alkaloids > Physostigmine
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Indolizines > Indolizidines > Indole Alkaloids > Physostigmine
... > Organic Chemicals > Carboxylic Acids > Acids, Acyclic > Carbamates > Phenylcarbamates > Physostigmine

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Physostigmine  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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  • Eserine

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  • A cholinesterase inhibitor that is rapidly absorbed through membranes. It can be applied topically to the conjunctiva. It also can cross the blood-brain barrier and is used when central nervous system effects are desired, as in the treatment of severe anticholinergic toxicity.

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