Additional Information for Edrophonium Chloride Injection
Edrophonium Chloride Injection is a medication that belongs to the supply class Drugs And Biologicals in the supply group Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies.
Edrophonium Chloride is a cholinesterase inhibitor that is used for diagnostic purposes in the field of neurology. It is primarily used to differentiate between myasthenia gravis and cholinergic crisis, which are two conditions that can cause muscle weakness.
In myasthenia gravis, the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the receptors on muscle cells, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. Edrophonium Chloride Injection can be administered to temporarily improve muscle strength in individuals with myasthenia gravis.
On the other hand, cholinergic crisis is a condition that occurs when there is an excess of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the body. This can happen due to an overdose of medications that increase acetylcholine levels, such as certain types of anesthesia. Edrophonium Chloride Injection can be used to differentiate between myasthenia gravis and cholinergic crisis by observing the response of the patient's muscles to the medication.
Overall, Edrophonium Chloride Injection is an important diagnostic tool in the field of neurology, helping healthcare professionals differentiate between myasthenia gravis and cholinergic crisis.
Related Item Names for INC 26184 Edrophonium Chloride Injection
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- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6