Aceclidine

Aceclidine

Systematic (IUPAC) name
1-Azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl acetate
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com	International Drug Names
Legal status	℞ (Prescription only)
Routes of administration	Ocular
Identifiers
CAS Number	827-61-2 N 6109-70-2 (HCl)
ATC code	S01EB08 (WHO)
PubChem	CID: 1979
ChemSpider	1902 Y
UNII	0578K3ELIO Y
KEGG	D02750 Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL20835 Y
Chemical data
Formula	C9H15NO2
Molecular mass	169.221 g/mol
SMILES O=C(OC2C1CCN(CC1)C2)C
InChI InChI=1S/C9H15NO2/c1-7(11)12-9-6-10-4-2-8(9)3-5-10/h8-9H,2-6H2,1H3 Y Key:WRJPSSPFHGNBMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
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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.

See also

• Talsaclidine
• Vedaclidine