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Status:
US Approved Rx (2007)
First approved in 1948

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Bethanechol is a parasympathomimetic choline carbamate that selectively stimulates muscarinic receptors with little effect on nicotinic receptors. Bethanechol is indicated for the treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive (functi...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First marketed in 1921

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (EPIMERIC)


Conditions:

Homatropine (used in a form of bromide or methylbromide salts) is an analogue of atropine, which acts as an antagonist of muscarinic receptors. Homatropine was approved for the treatment of cough in combination with hydrocodone bitartrate.