Ambenonium Chloride:Chemical Structure, Mechanism of Action, Uses, Side Effects

Chemical Structure:

• C16H24Cl2N2O2

Chemical Structure

Mechanism of Action:

• Ambenonium is a long-acting cholinesterase inhibitor. It increases the levels of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions.

Uses:

• Its primary use is in the management of myasthenia gravis.

Side Effects:

• Can include abdominal pain, diarrhea, excessive salivation, and, rarely, a cholinergic crisis.