Acetylcholine Other names: Acetylcholine chloride

Chemical formula: C₇NH₁₆O₂+  Molecular mass: 146.207 g/mol  PubChem compound: 187

Interactions

Acetylcholine interacts in the following cases:

Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents

Although clinical studies with acetylcholine chloride and animal studies with acetylcholine revealed no interference, and there is no known pharmacological basis for an interaction, there have been reports that acetylcholine have been ineffective when used in patients treated with topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.

Pregnancy

The safety and efficacy of acetylcholine in pregnancy have not been established. Acetylcholine should not be used in pregnant patients.

Nursing mothers

The safety and efficacy of acetylcholine in lactation have not been established. Acetylcholine should not be used in lactating patients.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Not applicable.

Adverse reactions


Adverse reactions which are indicative of systemic absorption have been reported rarely in the literature. Symptoms include bradycardia, hypotension, flushing, breathing difficulties and sweating. Isolated cases of corneal oedema, corneal clouding and corneal decompensation have been reported with the use of acetylcholine, although a causal relationship has not been established.

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