NEET PG Medical – 2020 – Question – 68
A person was given a muscle relaxant that competitively blocks nicotinic receptors. Which of the following drugs is used for reversal of muscle relaxation after surgery?
a) Neostigmine
b) Carbachol
c) Succinylcholine
d) Physostigmine
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Correct Answer – A
Ans: A. Neostigmine
Neostigmine has been traditionally used as the agent of choice to reverse Neuromuscular Blockade (NMB) after muscle paralysis during general anesthesia.
Anticholinesterases (neostigmine) are generally used to reverse the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents.
Ref: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/cria/2017/8197035/
