miotic

Miotika

Effects Miotic: constricts the pupils Indication Miosis, e.g., during eye surgery. Agents Parasympathomimetics: Acetylcholine Alpha blocker: Dapiprazole

Products Carbachol is commercially available as a solution for injection (Miostat). It has been approved in many countries since 1976. Structure and properties Carbachol (C6H15ClN2O2, Mr = 182.7 g/mol) is a structural analog of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Instead of the acetyl group, a carbamoyl group is present, resulting in increased chemical stability. As a result, … Carbachol

Methadone

Products Methadone is commercially available as tablets, injectable solution, and oral solution (e.g., Ketalgin, Methadone Streuli). Methadone solutions are also prepared in pharmacies as extemporaneous preparations. Structure and properties Methadone (C21H27NO, Mr = 309.45 g/mol) is a synthetically prepared derivative of pethidine, which is itself a derivative of atropine. It is chiral and exists as … Methadone

Acetylcholine Neurotransmitter

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 … Acetylcholine Neurotransmitter

Morphine Drops

Products and production Morphine drops are an aqueous dropping solution of morphine hydrochloride, usually in concentration 1% or 2%, maximum 4%. The concentration refers to the salt; the effective amount of morphine base is less. The drug is subject to strict control as an anesthetic and is available only on prescription. The morphine drops of … Morphine Drops