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Aceclidine

Aceclidine
Skeletal formula of aceclidine
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Topical (ophthalmic solution)
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Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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Metabolismdeacetylation?
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FormulaC9H15NO2
Molar mass169.224 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

  1. ^ 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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