neostigmine

American

[nee-oh-stig-meen, -min] / ˌni oʊˈstɪg min, -mɪn /

noun

Pharmacology.

a synthetic anticholinesterase, C 1 2 H 1 9 N 2 O 2 , used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, and postoperative urinary bladder distention.

Etymology

Origin of neostigmine

1940–45; neo- + -stigmine (after Prostigmin ( def. ); see -ine ²)

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It was an antidote Lewin himself had developed: a nasal spray of the compound neostigmine.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2016

He continued to work with neostigmine, came up with the idea of nasal spray, and tried to get development money.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2016

And while this antidote is a step closer to a universal solution it, like neostigmine, is a cure-some and not a cure-all.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2016

Then scientists shot atomized neostigmine up their tiny, twitching noses.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2016

A fortnight ago, acting on the Briton's hunch, Mrs. Lucas had a prescription filled for neostigmine.

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