Cevimeline
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| Cevimeline
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 2-Methyspiro(1,3-oxathiolane-5,3)quinuclidine | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 107233-08-9 |
| ATC code | ? |
| PubChem | 83898 |
| DrugBank | APRD00224 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C10H17NOS |
| Mol. weight | 489.565 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Protein binding | < 20% |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Therapeutic considerations | |
| Pregnancy cat. |
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| Legal status | |
| Routes | ? |
Cevimeline is a parasympathomimetic and muscarinic agonist, with particular effect on M3 receptors. It is indicated by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of dry mouth associated with Sjögren's syndrome.
[edit] Mechanism of action
By activating the M3 receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system, cevimeline stimulates secretion by the salivary glands, thereby alleviating dry mouth.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Evoxac - Manufacturer's home page
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