- Echothiophate Iodide Uses – Long-acting cholinesterase inhibitor for glaucoma, reducing intraocular pressure effectively.
- Echothiophate Iodide Action – Irreversibly inhibits cholinesterase, enhancing acetylcholine activity and improving ocular fluid outflow.
Chemical Formula:
- C₉H₂₃I₂NO₄PS
Mechanism of Action:
- Irreversible AChE inhibitor
- Long-acting due to covalent binding
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Uses:
- Chronic glaucoma
- Accommodative esotropia
Side Effects:
- Miosis
- Brow ache
- Risk of cataracts
- Systemic cholinergic symptoms (rare)
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