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(1993 SG2775)
Physostigmine is an anti-cholinesterase derived from calabar bean (also by Fraser in 1864. In ophthalmic practise, it was used to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing the aqueous outflow via pupil constriction. Percy Lavon Julian, an American chemist is the first to synthesize physostigmine. |
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