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Clidinium

Anticholinergic — ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM

Also known as: clidinium bromide, quarzan

OfpFDA approvedATC A03CA02

Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)

Key facts

Clidinium is an ofp drug in the Anticholinergic class catalogued in DrugCentral. Its mechanism of action is classified as Cholinergic Antagonists. DrugCentral lists 2 molecular targets, including CHRM3 and CHRM1. Recorded indications include Enterocolitis and Irritable bowel syndrome.

  • Approval status: ofp.
  • Drug class: Anticholinergic.
  • Mechanism of action: Cholinergic Antagonists.
  • Molecular targets: CHRM3 and CHRM1 (2 listed in DrugCentral).
  • Indications: Enterocolitis and Irritable bowel syndrome.
  • ATC code: A03CA02 (Synthetic anticholinergic agents in combination with psycholeptics).
  • Molecular formula: C22H26NO3; molecular weight 352.45 g/mol.

Indications & contraindications

Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).

Indications (2)

  • Enterocolitis
  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Contraindications (49)

  • Achalasia of esophagus
  • Alcohol intoxication
  • Angle-closure glaucoma
  • Atony of colon
  • Autonomic dysreflexia
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Bladder outflow obstruction
  • Bleeding
  • Brain damage
  • Breastfeeding (mother)
  • Chronic heart failure
  • Chronic lung disease
  • Complete trisomy 21 syndrome
  • Depressive disorder
  • Disease of liver
  • Disorder of coronary artery
  • Disorder of lung
  • Disturbance of salivary secretion
  • Drowsy
  • Drug AND/OR toxin-induced diarrhea
  • Gastric ulcer
  • Gastrointestinal obstruction
  • Glaucoma
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Hyperactive behavior
  • Hypertensive disorder
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypoalbuminemia
  • Kidney disease
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • + 19 more

Mechanism & targets

Mechanism of action (MoA)Cholinergic Antagonists
Established pharmacologic classAnticholinergic

Molecular targets (2)

TargetGeneActionActivity
Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3CHRM3antagonistKi 9.60
Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1CHRM1antagonist—

Regulatory approvals (1)

DateAgencyMarketed asApplicantOrphan
—FDA—ROCHE

ATC classification

ATC codeTherapeutic hierarchy
A03CA02ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM › DRUGS FOR FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS › ANTISPASMODICS IN COMBINATION WITH PSYCHOLEPTICS › Synthetic anticholinergic agents in combination with psycholeptics

Reported adverse-event signals

Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.

MedDRA termLLR
Apraxia63.3
Perseveration59.2
Disorientation50.2
Hyperreflexia41.1
Cognitive disorder38.2
Myoclonus34.7
Cholecystitis chronic31.9

Chemical structure

Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Clidinium is on its molecule page.

Molecular formulaC22H26NO3
Molecular weight352.45 g/mol
CAS number7020-55-5
InChIKeyHOOSGZJRQIVJSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID2784
C[N+]12CCC(CC1)C(C2)OC(=O)C(O)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1

Frequently asked questions

Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.

What is Clidinium used for?

DrugCentral lists the following indications for Clidinium: Enterocolitis and Irritable bowel syndrome.

How does Clidinium work?

Clidinium is classified as Cholinergic Antagonists; its molecular targets in DrugCentral include CHRM3 (antagonist) and CHRM1 (antagonist).

What drug class does Clidinium belong to?

Clidinium is in the Anticholinergic class.

What is the chemical formula of Clidinium?

Clidinium has the molecular formula C22H26NO3 and a molecular weight of 352.45 g/mol.

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Quick facts

StatusOFP
First approval—
AgencyFDA
Targets2
Indications2
FormulaC22H26NO3
DrugCentral ID676
Interactive profile