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muscarine

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 almost exclusively at muscarinic receptors.

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability
Poorly absorbed (as a quaternary amine)

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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10