Drug reference
Acetylcholine chloride
Cholinesterase Inhibitor · Miotic Agent; Ophthalmic Surgical Adjunct
Also known as MIOCHOL-E, Miphtel
Cholinesterase InhibitorMiotic Agent; Ophthalmic Surgical Adjunct
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Acetylcholine chloride is a direct-acting muscarinic agonist. In ophthalmology, it binds to muscarinic receptors on the iris sphincter muscle, leading to contraction and subsequent miosis. This action facilitates ophthalmic surgical procedures.
Indications
Induction of miosis during ophthalmologic surgeryTreatment of glaucoma (as a miotic agent)
Dosing
- Adult
- Instilled into the eye as a 1% solution for the induction of miosis during ophthalmologic surgery.
Related guidelines
Other Cholinesterase Inhibitor drugs
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Sources: Katzung, BNF·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team