echothiophate iodide

A potent organophosphorus compound and cholinesterase inhibitor, used in the eye in the treatment of glaucoma.

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echo·thi·o·phate iodide -.thī-ə-.fāt- n a long-acting anticholinesterase C₉H₂₃INO₃PS used esp. to reduce intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma called also echothiophate

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echo·thi·o·phate io·dide (ek″o-thi″o-fāt) [USP] an anticholinesterase agent applied topically to the conjunctiva to produce miosis, reduce intraocular pressure, and potentiate accommodation in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma, closed-angle glaucoma after iridectomy, and certain secondary types of glaucoma, and in the management of accommodative esotropia.