Cholinesterase reactivator

Introduction: Cholinesterase reactivator

Description of Cholinesterase reactivator

Cholinesterase reactivator: A drug that reacts directly with the alkylphosphorylated enzyme to free the active unit; the drugs used therapeutically to reactivate phosphorylated forms of acetylcholinesterase are oximes, e.g., diacetylmonoxime, monoisonitrosoacetone, 2-pralidoxime.
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Cholinesterase reactivator: Drugs used to reverse the inactivation of cholinesterase caused by organophosphates or sulfonates. They are an important component of therapy in agricultural, industrial, and military poisonings by organophosphates and sulfonates.
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Cholinesterase reactivator: Drugs used to reverse the inactivation of cholinesterase caused by organophosphates or sulfonates. They are an important component of therapy in agricultural, industrial, and military poisonings by organophosphates and sulfonates.
Source: MeSH 2007

Cholinesterase reactivator: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Cholinesterase reactivator:

• Cholinesterase

Terms associated with Cholinesterase reactivator:

Terms Similar to Cholinesterase reactivator:

• Insecticides, Organophosphate, Antagonists
• Insecticides, Organothiophosphate, Antagonists
• Organophosphate Insecticide Antagonists
• Organothiophosphate Insecticide Antagonists

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Cholinesterase reactivator

• Enzyme Reactivators
• Cholinergic Agents

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Cholinesterase reactivator

The following list attempts to classify Cholinesterase reactivator into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Chemical Actions and Uses
  • Pharmacologic Actions
    • Molecular Mechanisms of Action
      • Enzyme Reactivators
        • Cholinesterase Reactivators

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Chemical Actions and Uses
  • Pharmacologic Actions
    • Molecular Mechanisms of Action
      • Neurotransmitter Agents
        • Cholinergic Agents
          • Cholinesterase Reactivators

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Chemical Actions and Uses
  • Pharmacologic Actions
    • Physiological Effects of Drugs
      • Neurotransmitter Agents
        • Cholinergic Agents
          • Cholinesterase Reactivators

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