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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

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