Methixene
An anticholinergic medication used to relieve muscle spasms and rigidity, particularly in the management of Parkinson's disease symptoms. It works by blocking certain nerve signals that cause excessive muscle tension.
Molecular Weight
309.5000 g/mol
LogP
4.90
TPSA
28.50 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Mechanism of Action
Competitively blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing parasympathetic nervous system activity. Effects include decreased secretions, bronchodilation, and relaxation of smooth muscle.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Competitively blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing parasympathetic nervous system activity. Effects include decreased secretions, bronchodilation, and relaxation of smooth muscle.
2D Structure
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SMILES
CN1CCCC(CC2c3ccccc3Sc3ccccc32)C1
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H23NS/c1-21-12-6-7-15(14-21)13-18-16-8-2-4-10-19(16)22-20-11-5-3-9-17(18)20/h2-5,8-11,15,18H,6-7,12-14H2,1H3
Molecular Formula
C20H23NS
HBD / HBA
- / 2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
22
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
An anticholinergic medication used to relieve muscle spasms and rigidity, particularly in the management of Parkinson's disease symptoms. It works by blocking certain nerve signals that cause excessive muscle tension.
Competitively blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing parasympathetic nervous system activity. Effects include decreased secretions, bronchodilation, and relaxation of smooth muscle.
Yes, Methixene is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1201342. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 4167. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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