A reversible organophosphorus cholinesterase inhibitor. It also affects the presynaptic membrane and inhibits membrane postsynaptic cholinergic receptors. The compound had former use as a miotic.

DUI

D001138 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0001703

Previous indexing

Organophosphorus Compounds (1971-1978); Cholinesterase Inhibitors (1966-1978); Nitrobenzenes (1966-1978)

History note

91(79); was see under ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS 1979-90

Public note

91; was see under ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS 1979-90