Dr. Sunil used edrophonium for differentiating a myasthenic crisis from the cholinergic crisis. He preferred it over other anticholinesterase agents because of its:
Edrophonium- Short-acting anticholinesterase.
In Myasthenia gravis, edrophonium improves the condition.
Shorter duration of action
Longer duration of action
Direct action on muscle end plate
Selective inhibition of true cholinesterase