FDA drug class

Cholinergic Receptor Agonists list

Every FDA-approved prescription drug the FDA NDC directory tags with the Cholinergic Receptor Agonist [EPC] class, with brand names and DEA schedules.

Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page

The FDA NDC directory lists 6 single-ingredient drugs in this class: aceclidine, carbachol, cevimeline, methacholine chloride, pilocarpine, varenicline. Another 1 combination product include one of them.

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Cholinergic Receptor Agonists (7)

Cholinergic Receptor Agonists: FDA Cholinergic Receptor Agonist class
DrugBrand namesTypeNDC listingsDEA schedule
AceclidineVizzSingle ingredient1Not controlled
CarbacholMiostatSingle ingredient1Not controlled
CevimelineEvoxacSingle ingredient22Not controlled
Methacholine chlorideProvocholineSingle ingredient2Not controlled
PilocarpineSalagen, QlosiSingle ingredient27Not controlled
VareniclineTyrvaya, ChantixSingle ingredient64Not controlled
Carbachol and brimonidineYuvezziCombination1Not controlled

FDA established pharmacologic class: Cholinergic Receptor Agonist [EPC].

Questions

What drugs are Cholinergic Receptor Agonists?

The FDA NDC directory lists 6 single-ingredient drugs in this class: aceclidine, carbachol, cevimeline, methacholine chloride, pilocarpine, varenicline. Another 1 combination product include one of them.

Where does this list come from?

From the established pharmacologic class (EPC) field FDA publishes for each listing in the NDC directory. A drug is listed when most of its prescription listings carry the class.

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