Cholinergic crisis
In patients with myasthenia gravis, a cholinergic crisis occurs when there is too much cholinesterase inhibition.
Clinical features include:
- muscle fasciculation
- sweating
- excessive salivation
- constricted pupils
Anticholinesterases are withdrawn and atropine given.
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