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Pilocarpine (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Pilocarpine (pilocarpine systemic) is a member of the drug class cholinergic agonists and is used to treat Xerostomia.

US matches:

Scheme

BAN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N07AX01,S01EB01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000092-13-7

Chemical Formula

C11-H16-N2-O2

Molecular Weight

208

Therapeutic Categories

Miotic agent

Muscarinic receptor agonist (parasympathomimetic agent, direct acting)

Glaucoma treatment

Chemical Name

2(3H)-Furanone, 3-etyldihydro-4-[(1-metyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)metyl]-, (3S-cis)-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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