Pagitane
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Pagitane is a drug used to reduce levels of acetylcholine to return a balance with dopamine in the treatment and management of Parkinson's disease.
Pagitane is a central anticholenergic used in the treatment of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is a drug used to reduce levels of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is usually in balance with dopamine neurotransmitters, however lower levels of dopamine are present in the brain of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. By lowering levels of acetylcholine, it is thought that this balance may be restored.
| Trade Name | Pagitane |
| Generic | Cycrimine |
| Cycrimine Other Names | Cicrimina, Cycrimine, Cycriminum |
| Type | |
| Formula | C19H29NO |
| Weight | Average: 287.4397 Monoisotopic: 287.224914555 |
| Protein binding | 14-21% |
| Groups | Approved |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
For treatment and management of Parkinson's disease.
How Pagitane works
Pagitane binds the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1, effectively inhibiting acetylcholine. This decrease in acetylcholine restores the normal dopamine-acetylcholine balance and relieves the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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