Neostigmine is an indirect-acting cholinergic agent that is classified as (1)indirect acting and (2)irreversible.

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The cholinesterase inhibitors are divided into groups based on the degree of reversibility with which they are bound to the enzyme.Edrophonium is rapidly reversible,whereas physostigmine and neostigmine are slowly reversible.These agents are used to treat glaucoma and myasthenia gravis.Neostigmine is a cholinergic agent that is indirect acting and reversible.

Neostigmine Is an Indirect-Acting Cholinergic Agent That Is Classified as (1)indirect