Is probanthine an anticholinergic? Understanding this discontinued medication
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Approved by the FDA in 1953, the brand-name drug Pro-Banthine (propantheline) is a medication that has since been discontinued in the United States. A primary question surrounding its pharmacology is, **'Is probanthine an anticholinergic?'** This article explores the medication's mechanism, historical uses, and relevance today.