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arecoline
Natural alkaloid, muscarinic agonist · Muscarinic Agonist
Natural alkaloid, muscarinic agonistMuscarinic Agonist
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
Acts on both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors.
Pharmacokinetics
Bioavailability
Readily absorbed (as a tertiary amine)
Excretion
Primarily eliminated by the kidneys; excretion can be accelerated by acidification of the urine
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10