Products
Acetylcholine is commercially available as an intraocular injection solution (Miochol). It has been approved in many countries since 1998.
Structure and properties
Acetylcholine (C7H16NO2+, Mr = 146.2 g/mol)
Effects
Acetylcholine (ATC S01EB09) has parasympathomimetic and miotic properties.
Mechanism of action
Binding to nicotinic (sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglion cells and motor endplates) and muscarinic (parasympathetic target organs) receptors.
Indications
For miosis during ocular surgery.
