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
Shorter duration of action