Methanthelinium

ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM

Key facts

Methanthelinium is an ofm drug catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1951. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including CHRM2|CHRM4|CHRM5|CHRM1|CHRM3. Recorded indications include Gastric ulcer, Peptic ulcer and Urinary incontinence.

• Approval status: ofm (first approved 1951 by the FDA).
• Molecular targets: CHRM2|CHRM4|CHRM5|CHRM1|CHRM3 (1 listed in DrugCentral).
• Indications: Gastric ulcer, Peptic ulcer and Urinary incontinence.
• ATC code: A03AB07 (Synthetic anticholinergics, quaternary ammonium compounds).
• Molecular formula: C21H26NO3; molecular weight 340.44 g/mol.

Indications & contraindications

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

Indications (3)

• Gastric ulcer
• Peptic ulcer
• Urinary incontinence

Off-label uses (1)

• Irritable bowel syndrome

Mechanism & targets

Molecular targets (1)

Target	Gene	Action	Activity
Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor	CHRM2|CHRM4|CHRM5|CHRM1|CHRM3	antagonist	—

Regulatory approvals (1)

Date	Agency	Marketed as	Applicant	Orphan
1951-07-03	FDA	—	SHIRE

ATC classification

ATC code	Therapeutic hierarchy
A03AB07	ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM › DRUGS FOR FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS › DRUGS FOR FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS › Synthetic anticholinergics, quaternary ammonium compounds

Chemical structure

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

• Molecular formula: C₂₁H₂₆NO₃
• Molecular weight: 340.44 g/mol
• CAS number: 5818-17-7
• InChIKey: GZHFODJQISUKAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 4097

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Frequently asked questions

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

What is Methanthelinium used for?

DrugCentral lists the following indications for Methanthelinium: Gastric ulcer, Peptic ulcer and Urinary incontinence.

How does Methanthelinium work?

Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include CHRM2|CHRM4|CHRM5|CHRM1|CHRM3 (antagonist).

When was Methanthelinium first approved?

Methanthelinium was first approved by the FDA in 1951.

What is the chemical formula of Methanthelinium?

Methanthelinium has the molecular formula C21H26NO3 and a molecular weight of 340.44 g/mol.

Sources

• DrugCentral drug card 1736 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
• ChEMBL CHEMBL1200988 — compound record and bioactivity
• PubChem CID 4097 — chemical identifiers
• DrugBank DB00940 — drug record
• FDA UNII 36EI79TX7I — substance identity
• DailyMed: FDA labels for Methanthelinium — current prescribing information (label search)

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