Tag: Atropine

Pharmacolgy of Atropine: antimuscarinic agent

Introduction Atropine is a naturally occurring anticholinergic agent extracted from various plants…

Pharmacology of Anticholinergics: Atropine

Introduction Atropine—the prototypical naturally occurring belladonna alkaloid—has been used in medicine for well…

Organophosphorus Compound Poisoning and Its Treatment

Introduction Organophosphorus (OP) compounds, a broad class of chemicals primarily used as pesticides (insecticides)…

Parasympatholytics/Cholinergic antagonists

Introduction Parasympatholytics, also known as anticholinergics, are a class of drugs that…