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Acetylcholine

Vitamin · Unknown

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CDSCO approvedSchedule H
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Acetylcholine acts as an endogenous neurotransmitter by binding to its physiological receptors, which are macromolecular components of the organism. This interaction alters the function of the pertinent component and initiates biochemical and physiological changes, mimicking its natural regulatory effects.

Indications

Induction of miosis during ophthalmologic surgerymiosis in surgery

Dosing

Adult
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Side effects

Common
corneal edema

Drug interactions

Adrenaline
Moderate
Textbook

Counteraction of acetylcholine's effects.

Source: KDT 7e · p104

Anticholinesterases
Moderate
Textbook

Amplification of endogenous acetylcholine's actions.

Source: KDT 7e · p104

Physostigmine
Moderate
Textbook

Potentiation of acetylcholine's action.

Source: KDT 7e · p57

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Goodman & Gilman 14e, BNF·Verified: 2026-05-13 · House clinical team