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isoflurophate
<chemical> Phosphorofluoridic acid bis(l-methylethyl) ester. An irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor with actions similar to those of echothiophate. It is a powerful miotic used mainly in the treatment of glaucoma. Its vapor is highly toxic and it is recommended that only solutions in arachis oil be used therapeutically.

Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, miotics, parasympathomimetic, protease inhibitors.

Chemical name: Phosphorofluoridic acid, bis(1-methylethyl) ester