neostigmine

noun

Either of two related white crystalline compounds, C12H19BrN2O2 or C13H22N2O6S, that opposes the action of acetylcholinesterase and is used primarily to treat myasthenia gravis and to counteract muscle atony and muscle relaxants.

noun

A parasympathomimetic, a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor.

noun

a cholinergic drug (trade name Prostigmin) used to treat some ophthalmic conditions and to treat myasthenia gravis