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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Sho acting anticholinesterase drug is
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The correct answer is  Refer kDT 6/e p 101 Edrophonium is the only sho-acting anticholinesterase available; it is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound. The drug competes with acetylcholine and binds by a non-covalent bond to acetylcholinesterase at the anionic site. The recommended dose for antagonism of neuromuscular block is 0.5-1 mg kg-1.