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muscarine

Natural alkaloid, muscarinic agonist · Muscarinic Agonist

Natural alkaloid, muscarinic agonistMuscarinic Agonist
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Acts almost exclusively at muscarinic receptors.

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability
Poorly absorbed (as a quaternary amine)

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team