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Sympatholytics/Adrenergic antagonists
Introduction Have you ever wondered about the drugs that counteract the effects…
Parasympatholytics/Cholinergic antagonists
Introduction Parasympatholytics, also known as anticholinergics, are a class of drugs that…
Atropine/Belladonna/Datura Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1 · Overview Atropine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine are tropane alkaloids concentrated in…
Parasympathomimetics/Cholinergic agonists
Introduction Parasympathomimetics — also referred to as cholinergic agonists or muscarinic agonists—are a class of…
Sympathomimetics/Adrenergic agonists
1 · Introduction Sympathomimetic agents—or adrenergic agonists—comprise a pharmacological super-family that mimics…
A Comparison with the Adrenaline/Epinephrine-Induced Fight, Flight and Fright Response
Understanding the action of drugs on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) can…
