Pseudocholinesterase deficiency
Pseudocholinesterase (aka butyrylcholinesterase) deficiency is a condition that results in increased sensitivity to certain drugs. It occurs in 1 in 3200 to 1 in 5000 people. It is more common in certain populations, such as the Persian Jewish community and Alaska Natives. The condition causes no signs or symptoms until an abnormal drug reaction occurs.
Drugs to avoid in people with pseudocholinesterase deficiency include:-
Drugs to avoid in people with pseudocholinesterase deficiency include:-
- Donepezil
- Galantamine
- Procaine
- Succinylcholine
- Pilocarpine
