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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
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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)
