Therapeutics

Physostigmine Salicylate

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Overview

Name: Physostigmine Salicylate
Synonyms: Synapton
Therapy Type: Small Molecule (timeline)
Target Type: Cholinergic System (timeline)
Condition(s): Alzheimer's Disease
U.S. FDA Status: Alzheimer's Disease (Discontinued)
Company: Forest Laboratories, Inc.

Background

Physostigmine salicylate is a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that effectively increases the concentration of acetylcholine and thus the stimulation of both nicotinic and muscarinic receptors due to the increase in available acetylcholine at the synapse.

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2013

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