NCIt definition : A synthetic choline ester and a positively charged quaternary ammonium compound. Carbachol
is a parasympathomimetic that mimics the effect of acetylcholine on both the muscarinic
and nicotinic receptors. This drug is administered ocularly to induce miosis to reduce
intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma. Carbachol is also used to stimulate
micturition by contraction of detrusor muscle. This drug may cause hypotension, bradycardia,
nausea, vomiting, bronchospasm, and abdominal cramps.;
UNII : 8Y164V895Y;
InChIKey : AIXAANGOTKPUOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 51-83-2;
Drug name : Miostat; Isopto Carbachol; Carboptic; Carbastat;