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Aceclidine
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Aceclidine (Glaucostat, Glaunorm, Glaudin) is a parasympathomimetic miotic agent used in the treatment of narrow angle glaucoma. It decreases intraocular pressure.
Adverse effects
Adverse effects
Side effects of aceclidine include increased salivation and bradycardia (in excessive doses).
Mechanism of action
Mechanism of action
Aceclidine acts as a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 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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