Methantheline
Brand names,
Methantheline
Analogs
Methantheline
Brand Names Mixture
Methantheline
Chemical_Formula
C21H26NO3
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RX_link
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
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Molecular Weight
340.436 g/mol
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Melting Point
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H2O Solubility
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State
Solid
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LogP
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Dosage Forms
Tablet (50 mg)
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Indication
For the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, gastritis, biliary dyskinesia, pylorosplasm, and reflex neurogenic bladder in children.
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Pharmacology
Methantheline is a synthetic quarternary ammonium antimuscarinic used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach, intestines, and bladder. It can be used together with antacids or other medicines, such as H2-receptor antagonists, in the treatment of peptic ulcer. Methantheline inhibits muscarinic actions at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites.
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Absorption
Rapidly absorbed.
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side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose: blurred vision (continuing) or changes in near vision, clumsiness or unsteadiness, confusion, convulsions, difficulty in breathing, muscle weakness (severe), or tiredness (severe), dizziness, drowsiness (severe), dryness of mouth, nose, or throat (severe), fast heartbeat, fever, hallucinations, slurred speech, unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability, unusual warmth, dryness, and flushing of skin.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals