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Methantheline MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Methantheline
Tree Number(s)
D02.092.877.562
D02.675.276.569
Unique ID
D000077771
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000077771
Scope Note
A quaternary ammonium compound that acts as an antimuscarinic agent. It has been used in the treatment of PEPTIC ULCER, in gastrointestinal disorders associated with smooth muscle spasm, and in the management of urinary incontinence, and may also be used for the treatment of HYPERHIDROSIS.
Entry Term(s)
Banthine
Methantheline Bromide
Vagantin
Pharm Action
Muscarinic Antagonists
Related Numbers
090519SAPF
5818-17-7
CAS Type 1 Name
Ethanaminium, N,N-diethyl-N-methyl-2-((9H-xanthen-9-ylcarbonyl)oxy)-
Public MeSH Note
2019; METHANTHELINE was indexed under QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS 2006-2018; and under AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS 1963-2005
History Note
2019 (1963)
Date Established
2019/01/01
Date of Entry
2018/07/09
Revision Date
2018/07/03
Methantheline Preferred
Methantheline Bromide Narrower
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