Aceclidine
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Routes of administration | Topical (ophthalmic solution) |
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Metabolism | deacetylation? |
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Formula | C9H15NO2 |
Molar mass | 169.224 g·mol−1 |
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Aceclidine (Glaucostat, Glaunorm, Glaudin) is a parasympathomimetic miotic agent used in the treatment of narrow angle glaucoma. It decreases intraocular pressure.
Adverse effects
Side effects of aceclidine include increased salivation and bradycardia (in excessive doses).
Mechanism of action
Aceclidine acts as a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist.[1]
See also
- Talsaclidine (drug with a similar structure)
- Muscarine
References
- ^ Shannon HE, Hart JC, Bymaster FP, et al. (August 1999). "Muscarinic receptor agonists, like dopamine receptor antagonist antipsychotics, inhibit conditioned avoidance response in rats". J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 290 (2): 901–7. PMID 10411607.
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