Synthesis and biological evaluation of new antimuscarinic compounds with amidine basic centers. A useful bioisosteric replacement of classical cationic heads
derivatives proved effective as spasmolytic agents, with little tendency to cause central effects. However, no separation was achieved of spasmolytic and other untoward effects, like inhibition of salivation. Thus, amidine moieties are effective bioisosteric substitutes for conventional cationic heads present in antimuscarinic agents. Their unusual physical-chemical properties make them useful tools when