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Oxyphenonium

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Definition: A quaternary ammonium anticholinergic agent with peripheral side effects similar to those of ATROPINE. It is used as an adjunct in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcer, and to relieve visceral spasms. The drug has also been used in the form of eye drops for mydriatic effect.     
Pharmacological Action Muscarinic Antagonists; Mydriatics; Parasympatholytics 		Other names Iodide, Oxyphenonium; Chloride, Oxyphenonium; Bromide, Oxyphenonium; Spastrex; Oxyphenonium, (S)-Isomer; Oxyphenonium, (R)-Isomer; Oxyphenonium, (+-)-Isomer; Oxyphenonium Iodide, (S)-Isomer; Oxyphenonium Iodide, (R)-Isomer; Oxyphenonium Bromide, (-)-Isomer; Oxyphenonium Bromide, (+-)-Isomer; Oxyphenonium Bromide, (+)-Isomer; Oxyphenon; Methacin; Metacin; Atrenyl; 2-((Cyclohexylhydroxyphenylacetyl)oxy)-N,N-diethyl; Oxyphenonium Iodide; Oxyphenonium Chloride; Oxyphenonium BromideDrugs* : ANTRENYL
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Mexaform  8056-07-3   *Clioquinol *Phenanthrolines Drug Combinations Oxyphenonium. Curr Ther Res 18(4):546;1975; J Assoc Physicians India 24(2):95;1976; Pediatriia 7:38;1976

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