Propantheline

Chemical formula: C₂₃H₃₀NO₃+  Molecular mass: 368.489 g/mol  PubChem compound: 4934

Active ingredient description

Propantheline inhibits parasympathetic activity by blocking the action of the neurohormone, acetylcholine, on the neuroeffector cell. This blocking action of propantheline is instrumental in reducing gastric acid secretion and gastrointestinal motor activity.

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
A03AB05 Propantheline A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A03 Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders → A03A DRUGS FOR FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDERS → A03AB Synthetic anticholinergics, quaternary ammonium compounds
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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  
PRO-BANTHINE Tablet Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 298-50-0
DrugBank Drug: DB00782
PubChem Compound: 4934
RxNorm Ingredient: 8761
SNOMED-CT Concept: 372721007
Propantheline (substance)
UNII Identifier: 1306V2B0Q8
PROPANTHELINE

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