Classification: 1 Natural Alkaloids: Atropine, Hyoscine (Scopolamine) 2 Semisynthetic Derivatives: Atropine methonitrate, Homatropine, Hyoscine butyl bromide, Ipratropium bromide, Tiotropium bromide 3 Synthetic Compounds: Mydriatics: Cyclopentolate, Tropicamide (for eye exams pupil dilation) Vesicoselective (urinary): Oxybutynin, Flavoxate, Tolterodine (for overactive bladder) Antiparkinsonian: Trihexyphenidyl (Benzhexol), Procyclidine, Biperiden (for Parkinsons tremor) Antisecretory / Antispasmodics: - Quaternary compounds: Propantheline, Glycopyrrolate, Clidinium - Tertiary amines: Dicyclomine, Pirenzepine, Valethamate Mechanism of Action (MOA): Block muscarinic receptors (M1M5) secretions, GI motility, bronchodilation, mydriasis, tachycardia, and smooth muscle relaxation
Lancet 2010;375:141012
This compound has gained significant attention within the scientific community for its unique receptor activity profile and ongoing research interest in controlled laboratory settings
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