Glycopyrronium bromide
Glycopyrronium bromide is a medication of the muscarinic anticholinergic group. It does not cross the blood–brain barrier and consequently has few to no central effects. It is given by mouth, via intravenous injection, on the skin, and via inhalation. It is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound. The cation, which is the active moiety, is called glycopyrronium (INN) or glycopyrrolate (USAN).
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Trade names | Robinul, Cuvposa, Seebri, others |
Other names | glycopyrrolate (USAN US) |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a602014 |
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Routes of administration | By mouth, intravenous, inhalation, topical, injection, subcutaneous |
Drug class | Antimuscarinic agent |
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Elimination half-life | 0.6–1.2 hours |
Excretion | 85% Kidney, unknown amount in the bile |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.990 |
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Formula | C19H28BrNO3 |
Molar mass | 398.341 g·mol−1 |
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The most common side effects include irritability, flushing, blocked nose, reduced secretions in the airways, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting and inability to completely empty the bladder (urinary retention).
In September 2012, glycopyrronium was approved for medical use in the European Union. In June 2018, glycopyrronium was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat excessive underarm sweating, becoming the first drug developed specifically to reduce excessive sweating. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.