Clinical reference
Cholinergic agent · Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor · Toxicology, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Pediatrics
Physostigmine salicylate is a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used as an antidote for toxic anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) effects from antihistamines, anticholinergic agents, and certain other drugs. Injection: 1 mg/mL (2 mL vials); contains approximately 2% benzyl alcohol and 0.1% sodium metabisulfite.