CAS Number:
80-49-9
Category:
Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Regulatory Status:
USDMF Active
regulatory_status
CEP/EDMF:
EDMF Available
Innovator Brand:
Hycodan, Hydromet
Therapeutic Area:
Anti-muscarinics
USDMF:
#023963
Others:
EDMF filed in Greece and Hungary , ANVISA (Brazil)
Mechanism of Action
Homatropine Methyl Bromide is an antimuscarinic medication, similar to Atropine. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, thereby decreasing the secretion of fluids and slowing the digestive process.
Uses
Homatropine Methyl Bromide is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and peptic ulcers. It is also used as an antispasmodic to reduce stomach and intestinal cramping.