CAS Number 144-44-5 DrugBank DB01090 UNII ULL76WPU5X Molar mass 240.43 g/mol | PubChem CID 5850 ChemSpider 5641 ChEMBL CHEMBL1271 | |
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Medical vocabulary what does pentolinium tartrate mean
Pentolinium is a ganglionic blocking agent which acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. It can be used as an antihypertensive drug during surgery or to control hypertensive crises. It works by binding to the acetylcholine receptor of adrenergic nerves and thereby inhibiting the release of noradrenaline and adrenaline. Blocking this receptor leads to smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilatation. Pentolinium can be given orally, injected intramuscularly or administered intravenously.
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It's molecular formula is (C15H32N2)2+.
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