.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A03D_AntispasmodicsInCombinationWithAnalgesics.A03DA04_CicloniumAndAnalgesics.CicloniumAndAnalgesics .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A03D_AntispasmodicsInCombinationWithAnalgesics.A03DA04_CicloniumAndAnalgesics.CicloniumAndAnalgesics| name: | CicloniumAndAnalgesics |
| ATC code: | A03DA04 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Ciclonium is an antispasmodic drug belonging to the class of quaternary ammonium compounds, used in combination with analgesics for the treatment of gastrointestinal spasms and related pain. It acts by inhibiting muscarinic receptors leading to smooth muscle relaxation. This ATC code refers to fixed-dose combinations of ciclonium with analgesic agents. Ciclonium is an older drug, not widely used or approved in many countries today.
No published human pharmacokinetic studies found; values below are model estimates based on the profile of similar quaternary ammonium antispasmodics administered orally in adults.
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