parasympathomimetics
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Cholinomimetic Drugs (Cholinergic Agonists / Parasympathomimetics)

Introduction Cholinomimetic drugs (also referred to as parasympathomimetics) are agents that mimic or enhance the actions of acetylcholine (ACh), the primary neurotransmitter found at parasympathetic postganglionic nerve endings, neuromuscular junctions, and certain synapses within the central nervous system (CNS). By activating…
Cholinergic antagonists - Parasympatholytics
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Cholinergic Antagonists: A Comprehensive Guide to Parasympatholytics and Antimuscarinic Agents

Introduction Cholinergic antagonists, also known as parasympatholytics or antimuscarinic agents, are a class of drugs that block the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors in the parasympathetic nervous…