Notes in 16 Neuromuscular Blockers Reversal Agents

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Published 12/13/2023 {{c2::Echothiophate}} and {{c1::organophosphates}} non-competitively inhibit acetylcholinesterase via {{c3::phosphorylation}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 The primary mechanism of edrophonium is {{c1::pre}}synaptic. 
Published 12/13/2023 Neostigmine undergoes {{c1::50}}% renal and {{c1::50}}% liver metabolism/elimination. 
Published 12/13/2023 Edrophonium undergoes {{c1::75}}% renal and {{c1::25}}% liver metabolism/elimination. 
Published 12/13/2023 Pyridostigmine undergoes {{c1::75}}% renal and {{c1::25}}% liver metabolism/elimination. 
Published 12/13/2023 The dose of pyridostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular blockade is {{c1::0.1}} - {{c1::0.3}} mg/kg. 
Published 12/13/2023 The onset of pyridostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular blockade is {{c1::10}} - {{c1::20}} min. 
Published 12/13/2023 The duration of pyridostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular blockade is {{c1::60}}-{{c1::120}} min. 
Published 12/13/2023 The anticholinergic of choice for pyridostigmine is {{c1::glycopyrrolate}}. 
Published 12/13/2023 The dose of cholinesterase inhibitors should be {{c1::unchanged}} in renal failure. 
Published 12/13/2023 Mixing cholinesterase inhibitors produces {{c1::additive}} effects. 
Published 12/13/2023 Neostigmine has a faster reversal time in {{c1::pediatric}} patients. 
Published 12/13/2023 What cholinesterase inhibitor can be used to reduce the incidence of postoperative shivering?{{c1::Physostigmine}}
Published 12/13/2023 What cholinesterase inhibitor can be used for intrathecal analgesia?{{c1::Neostigmine}}
Published 12/13/2023 Anticholinergic drugs {{c1::do not affect}} the heart rate in patients with a heart transplant. 
Published 12/13/2023 The side effects of {{c1::acetylcholinesterase inhibitors}} can be remembered with the mnemonic "DUMBBELLS":D: {{c2::Diarrhea}}U: {{c3::Urination}}M: …
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