dihexyverine

Dihexyverine is a small molecule antispasmodic and smooth muscle relaxant belonging to the piperidine class. It acts primarily as an antimuscarinic (muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist), leading to relaxation of smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Its main clinical use is for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, spastic colon, and related conditions. Dihexyverine exerts its effects by inhibiting muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, thereby reducing parasympathetic nervous system activity and alleviating spasms[1][4][5][6].

Brand names

metaspasspasmolevelspasmodexseclinolimplexneospasminadiverine

Other names

dihexyverine hydrochloride