Classification

CLASSIFICATION

  • Reversible anticholinesterases - Physostigmine (eserine), neostigmine, pyridostigmine, ambenonium, edrophonium, demecarium, carbamates  and tacrine
  • Irreversible anticholinesterases - Organophosphorus compounds like dichlorvos, parathion, malathion, diazenon, carbaryl, echothiophate,  and nerve gases used in chemical warfare like tabun, sarin and soman.
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