Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

Inhibit acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine, thereby increasing level and duration of action of acetylcholine in synapses

• Physostigmine
• Pyridostigmine
• Neostigmine
• Organophosphates, carbamates
• Caffeine
• Donepezil (Alzheimer's treatment) - common side effects are nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, and muscle cramping
• Edrophonium (Myasthenic crisis, diagnosis)

See Also

• Cholinergic crisis