Pagitane

Pagitane Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

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
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Pagitane
Pagitane

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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