Carbamoylcholine, also known as carbachol, is a muscarinic agonist discovered in 1932.[A226315] Carbamoylcholine was initially used as a treatment for migraines,[A226365] induction of diuresis,[A226370] and other parasympathetic effects. Carbamoylcholine was granted FDA approval on 28 September 1972.[L30245]
Synonyms
Carbamylcholine
Choline carbamate
Carbacholine
Carbamoylcholine
carbacol
Carbamoylcholine chloride
Brand Names
Carbachol
Carbachol Intraocular Solution 0.01%
Carbachol Tab 2mg
Miostat
Carbachol Injection Liq Sc 0.25mg/ml
Carbastat
Isopto Carbachol
Miostat Ophthalmic Liq 0.01%
Isopto Carbachol 3%
Isopto Carbachol 1.5%
Indication
Carbamoylcholine is indicated to induce miosis for surgery and to reduce intraocular pressure elevations in the first 24 hours after cataract surgery.[L30245]
Categories
Alcohols
Amines
Amino Alcohols
Ammonium Compounds
Analgesics
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics
Autonomic Agents
Cardiotonic Agents
Cardiovascular Agents
Central Nervous System Agents
Choline Esters
Cholinergic Agents
Cholinergic Agonists
Cholinergic Receptor Agonist
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
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