benzpyrinium

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English

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Etymology

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From benz(yl)pyr(id)ine +‎ -ium (quaternary ammonium compound).

Noun

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benzpyrinium (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) The pyridinium cation 1-benzylpyridin-1-ium-3-yl N,N-dimethylcarbamate, the bromide of which is used to relieve postoperative urinary retention.