Aceclidine
Chemical formula: C₉H₁₅NO₂ Molecular mass: 169.224 g/mol PubChem compound: 1979
Active ingredient description
Aceclidine is a cholinergic muscarinic agonist that stimulates muscarinic receptors located on smooth muscles. Aceclidine is a predominately pupil selective miotic that interacts with the iris with minimal ciliary muscle stimulation. Aceclidine causes contraction of the iris sphincter muscle, resulting in a pinhole effect that extends depth of focus to improve vision.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| S01EB08 | Aceclidine | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01E Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics → S01EB Parasympathomimetics |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIZZ Ophthalmic solution | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | FDA, National Drug Code (US) |
Medicines
Aceclidine is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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