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edrophonium

Noncovalent cholinesterase inhibitor · Diagnostic Agent; Antiarrhythmic (supraventricular tachycardia)

Noncovalent cholinesterase inhibitorDiagnostic Agent; Antiarrhythmic (supraventricular tachycardia)
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
1 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactions
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Mechanism

Edrophonium, a quaternary cation, reversibly binds to the choline subsite in the active center of acetylcholinesterase (AChE). This noncovalent association sterically blocks acetylcholine from entering the active site for catalysis.

Indications

antagonize the action of nondepolarizing muscle relaxantsdiagnosis of myasthenia gravis

Pharmacokinetics

Duration
Brief duration of action
Excretion
Rapid renal elimination

Drug interactions

Siponimod
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

11 additional low-confidence interactions hidden — those rows lack a documented mechanism or management plan in our sources.

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team