What is another word for neostigmine?
Pronunciation: [nˈiːə͡ʊstˌɪɡma͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Neostigmine, also known as Prostigmin, is a medication used to treat myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. However, there are several other words used interchangeably, or synonyms for Neostigmine. These include drugs like Pyridostigmine, Edrophonium, and Physostigmine. Pyridostigmine is another medication used to treat myasthenia gravis. Edrophonium is a fast-acting medication that doctors use to diagnose myasthenia gravis. Physostigmine is used to reverse the effects of certain medications and as an antidote for anticholinergic drug overdoses. While these drugs have different medical uses, they are all cholinesterase inhibitors and can be used interchangeably with Neostigmine in certain cases.
