Clidinium

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Overview:

Clidinium (when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Clidinium is a synthetic anticholinergic agent which has been shown in experimental and clinical studies to have a pronounced antispasmodic and antisecretory effect on the gastrointestinal tract. For the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and also to help relieve abdominal or stomach spasms or cramps due to colicky abdominal pain, diverticulitis, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Mechanism Of Action:
Inhibits muscarinic actions of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites.

News Articles on Clidinium

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Brand Names/Synonyms:
Clidinium is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsClidinium; Quarzan

Drug Category:
Clidinium is categorized under the following by the FDA: Antiarrhythmic Agents; Anticholinergic Agents; Antispasmodics; Parasympatholytics; ATC:A03AB

Dosage Forms:
CAPSULES (2.5, 5 mg)

Absorption:
Not Available

Interactions:
Interactions for Clidinium:
Amantadine, tricyclic antidepressants, and MAOIs may increase anticholinergic effect of clidinium. Clidinium may decrease the effect of phenothiazines, levodopa, and ketoconazole.

Chemical IUPAC Name:
(4-methyl-4-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl)2-hydroxy-2,2-diphenyl-ethanoate

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