Edrophonium
Synonyms
Benzenaminium, N-ethyl-3-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-
Bromide, Edrophonium
Chloride, Edrophonium
Edrophonium Bromide
Edrophonium Chloride
Edroponium
Tensilon
A rapid-onset, short-acting cholinesterase inhibitor used in cardiac arrhythmias and in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. It has also been used as an antidote to curare principles.