Timepidium bromide

Timepidium bromide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
3-(di-2-thienylmethylene)-5-methoxy-1,1-dimethylpiperidinium bromide
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
Routes of
administration
SC, IM, IV
Legal status
Legal status
  • ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
CAS Number 35035-05-3 YesY
ATC code A03AB19 (WHO)
PubChem CID 160243
ChemSpider 140841 N
UNII 8R9E4766V4 N
Chemical data
Formula C17H22BrNOS2
Molar mass 400.39 g/mol
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Timepidium bromide (INN) is an anticholinergic. The quaternary nitrogen prevents it from crossing the blood brain barrier, so it is peripherally acting with no central side effects.

The same compound sans the quaternary methyl group and the methoxy ether is called tipepidine.


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