Carbachol Other names: Carbamylcholine

Chemical formula: C₆H₁₅ClN₂O₂  Molecular mass: 147.196 g/mol  PubChem compound: 5831

Active ingredient description

Carbachol is a potent cholinergic (parasympathomimetic) agent which produces constriction of the iris and ciliary body resulting in reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP).

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
N07AB01 Carbachol N Nervous system → N07 Other nervous system drugs → N07A Parasympathomimetics → N07AB Choline esters
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S01EB02 Carbachol S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01E Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics → S01EB Parasympathomimetics
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
MIOSTAT Solution for injection FDA, National Drug Code (US) MPI, US: SPL/Old

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 51-83-2
DrugBank Drug: DB00411
KEGG Drug: D00524
PubChem Compound: 5831
SNOMED-CT Concept: 387183001
Carbachol (substance)
UNII Identifier: 8Y164V895Y
CARBACHOL

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