Hexocyclium

Background

Hexocyclium is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist which was presumably used in the treatment of gastric ulcer or diarrhea. It was once available under the tradename Tral marketed by Abbvie Inc. but has been discontinued. Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole and opiate anti-diarrheal agents like Loperamide have largely replaced the use of anti-muscarinics in the treatment of gastric ulcers and diarrhea due to their more favorable side effect profiles.

Indications

The World Health Organization classifies hexocyclium as a drug for functional gastrointestinal disorders . Like other anti-muscarinic agents, hexocyclium was likely used to treat peptic ulcers or diarrhea.

Definition

ChEBI: Hexocyclium is an amine.

Pharmacokinetics

Hexocyclium reduces gastrointesitinal motility and gastric acid secretion .

Metabolism

Not Available