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Physostigmine

Cholinesterase inhibitor (CNS-penetrant) – antidote for anticholinergic syndrome

For healthcare professionals. This information does not replace clinical judgement in the individual case; the current summary of product characteristics and the guidelines cited are authoritative.

Medically reviewed: Dr. med. univ. Daniel Pehböck, DESA, 01.11.2026

Physostigmine (Cholinesterase inhibitor (CNS-penetrant) – antidote for anticholinergic syndrome) – indications: Anticholinergic syndrome due to poisoning – adults, Central anticholinergic syndrome / delayed emergence after surgery, Anticholinergic syndrome – children. Weight-based dosing in mg and ml in the app, with sources.

Indications

  • Anticholinergic syndrome due to poisoning – adults
  • Central anticholinergic syndrome / delayed emergence after surgery
  • Anticholinergic syndrome – children

Complete in the app

Weight-based doses in mg and ml, preparations, contraindications and notes – in the app, also offline.

Used in

Sources and guidelines

  1. Summaries of product characteristics of authorised products – product and section for each dose in the app.