Pilocarpine nitrateProduct ingredient for Pilocarpine

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Name
Pilocarpine nitrate
Drug Entry
Pilocarpine

A naturally occurring alkaloid derived from the Pilocarpus plants, pilocarpine is a muscarinic acetylcholine agonist.1,2 Pilocarpine is associated with parasympathomimetic effects by selectively working on muscarinic receptors.2 Pilocarpine is used to treat dry mouth and various ophthalmic conditions, including elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma. The usage of glaucoma by pilocarpine dates back to 1875.3

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Accession Number
DBSALT001181
Structure
MOLSDFPDBSMILESInChI
Synonyms
2(3H)-FURANONE, 3-ETHYLDIHYDRO-4-((1-METHYL-1H-IMIDAZOL-5-YL)METHYL)-, (3S-CIS)-, MONONITRATE