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a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site; "anticholinergic drugs"
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| anticholinesterase |
a medicine that inhibits cholinesterase by combining with it and so has a cholinergic effect
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| anticholinergic |
Stopping the communications between certain nerves and muscles of the body including those of the gastrointestinal tract and heart. These nerves are called 'parasympathetic' nerves and do such things as constrict the pupils of the eye, stimulate contractions of the muscles in the intestine, and slow the heart rate. Anticholinergic drugs would have the effect, then, of dilating the pupil, slowing contractions of the intestines, and increasing the heart rate.
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| anticholinesterase |
A drug that blocks the enzyme acetylcholinesterase; this results in stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
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| anticholinergic |
A drug often prescribed for those with indwelling catheters to reduce spasms of smooth muscle, including the bladder. Anticholinergics block certain receptors (acetylcholine), resulting in inhibition of certain nerve impulses (parasympathetic). Brand names include Daricon, ProBanthine, Urispas, Ditropan, and Cystospaz. Side effects may include constipation, nausea, dry mouth, and blurred vision. Caution: combined with alcohol, anticholinergics can cause extreme drowsiness.
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