Aceclidine

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Aceclidine
Skeletal formula of aceclidine
Ball-and-stick model of the aceclidine molecule
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.comInternational Drug Names
Routes of
administration
Topical (ophthalmic solution)
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Metabolismdeacetylation?
Identifiers
  • 1-Azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl acetate; 3-Quinuclidinyl Acetate
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Aceclidine (Glaucostat, Glaunorm, Glaudin) is a

miotic agent used in the treatment of narrow angle glaucoma
.

Medicinal properties

Aceclidine decreases intraocular pressure. It acts as a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist.[1]

Side effects of aceclidine include increased salivation and bradycardia (in excessive doses).

Chemistry

Aceclidine is an

pKa of 9.3.[2]

See also

References