Chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₇NOS Molecular mass: 199.313 g/mol PubChem compound: 25137844
Cevimeline is a cholinergic agonist which binds to muscarinic receptors. Muscarinic agonists in sufficient dosage can increase secretion of exocrine glands, such as salivary and sweat glands and increase tone of the smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| N07AX03 | N Nervous system → N07 Other nervous system drugs → N07A Parasympathomimetics → N07AX Other parasympathomimetics | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVOXAC Capsule | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Cevimeline is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
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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