Pro-Banthine: Full Drug Profile
Pro-Banthine - General Information
A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in rhinitis, in urinary incontinence, and in the treatment of ulcers. At high doses it has nicotinic effects resulting in neuromuscular blocking. [PubChem]
Pharmacology of Pro-Banthine
Pro-Banthine is an anticholinergic drug, a medication that reduces the effect of acetylcholine, a chemical released from nerves that stimulates muscles, by blocking the receptors for acetylcholine on smooth muscle (a type of muscle). It also has a direct relaxing effect on smooth muscle. Pro-Banthine is used to treat or prevent spasm in the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract in the irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, Pro-Banthine inhibits gastrointestinal propulsive motility and decreases gastric acid secretion and controls excessive pharyngeal, tracheal and bronchial secretions.
Additional information about Pro-Banthine
Pro-Banthine Indication: For the treatment of enuresis. Mechanism Of Action: Action is achieved via a dual mechanism: (1) a specific anticholinergic effect (antimuscarinic) at the acetylcholine-receptor sites and (2) a direct effect upon smooth muscle (musculotropic). Drug Interactions: Not Available Food Interactions: Not Available Generic Name: Propantheline Synonyms: Propantheline Bromide; Propanthelinium; Propanthelinum Drug Category: Anti-Ulcer Agents; Antimuscarinics; Antispasmodics; Muscarinic Antagonists Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved Other Brand Names containing Propantheline: Pro-Banthine; Propanthel; Absorption: Not Available Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available Protein Binding: Not Available Biotransformation: Not Available Half Life: Not Available Dosage Forms of Pro-Banthine: Tablet Oral Chemical IUPAC Name: methyl-di(propan-2-yl)-[2-(9H-xanthene-9-carbonyloxy)ethyl]azanium Chemical Formula: C23H30NO3+ Propantheline on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propantheline Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals