Echothiophate
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Image:Echothiophate.pngEchothiophate is a parasympathomimetic and organophosphate which binds irreversibly to cholinesterase. Because of the very slow rate at which echothiophate is hydrolyzed by cholinesterase, its effects can last a week or more.
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Clinical uses
Echothiophate is used as ocular drops in the treatment of chronic glaucoma. It is available under several trade names such as Phospholine Iodide (Wyeth-Ayerst).
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Sources
- Brenner, G. M. (2000). Pharmacology. Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders Company. ISBN 0-7216-7757-6
- Canadian Pharmacists Association (2000). Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (25th ed.). Toronto, ON: Webcom. ISBN 0-919115-76-4