Chemical formula: C₇NH₁₆O₂+ Molecular mass: 146.207 g/mol PubChem compound: 187
Acetylcholine is a physiological neuromediator of postganglionic parasympathetic nerve fibres (muscarinic action), skeletal muscles and ganglia of the sympathetic system (nicotinic action).
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| S01EB09 | Acetylcholine | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01E Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics → S01EB Parasympathomimetics |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIOCHOL-E Powder and solvent for instillation solution | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Acetylcholine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Canada (CA)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Ireland (IE)
Japan (JP)
New Zealand (NZ)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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