Does physostigmine dilate or constrict? Unpacking the Cholinergic Effect
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First isolated from the Calabar bean in 1863, physostigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor with a long history in medicine. In response to the question, "Does physostigmine dilate or constrict?" the answer is a definitive constriction, and understanding its underlying pharmacology is key to grasping its clinical applications.
