Octatropine methylbromide
Octatropine methylbromide
Octatropine methylbromide (pronunciation: ok-ta-tro-peen meth-ill-bro-mide), also known as anisotropine methylbromide, is a synthetic anticholinergic agent that is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and certain types of urinary incontinence.
Etymology
The term "octatropine" is derived from the Greek words "okta", meaning eight, and "tropos", meaning turn. This refers to the eight carbon atoms in the chemical structure of the compound. "Methylbromide" refers to the presence of a methyl group and a bromine atom in the compound.
Usage
Octatropine methylbromide is used to treat a variety of conditions that are caused by an overactive nervous system. These include irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer disease, and certain types of urinary incontinence. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that stimulates the contraction of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract and bladder.
Related Terms
- Anticholinergic: A class of drugs that block the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that transmits signals in the nervous system.
- Gastrointestinal disorders: Conditions that affect the stomach and intestines, such as irritable bowel syndrome and peptic ulcer disease.
- Urinary incontinence: The inability to control urination.
- Acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter that transmits signals in the nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Octatropine methylbromide
- Wikipedia's article - Octatropine methylbromide
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