Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt formulation of cyclopentolate, a mydriatic and cycloplegic agent used as eye drops to dilate the pupil and temporarily paralyze accommodation for eye examinations. It has a faster onset and shorter duration than atropine.
Masse moléculaire
327,8000 g/mol
TPSA
49,80 Ų
Aires thérapeutiques
Mécanisme d'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.
Structure 2D
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SMILES
CN(C)CCOC(=O)C(c1ccccc1)C1(O)CCCC1.Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H25NO3.ClH/c1-18(2)12-13-21-16(19)15(14-8-4-3-5-9-14)17(20)10-6-7-11-17;/h3-5,8-9,15,20H,6-7,10-13H2,1-2H3;1H
Molecular Formula
C17H26ClNO3
HBD / HBA
2 / 4
Liaisons Rotatives
7
Atomes Lourds
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.
Foire aux questions
The hydrochloride salt formulation of cyclopentolate, a mydriatic and cycloplegic agent used as eye drops to dilate the pupil and temporarily paralyze accommodation for eye examinations. It has a faster onset and shorter duration than atropine.
Competitively blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing parasympathetic nervous system activity. Effects include decreased secretions, bronchodilation, and relaxation of smooth muscle.
Yes, Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride 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). CHEMBL1200473. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 22162. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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