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2. Anticholinergic - Wikipedia

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   Anticholinergics (anticholinergic agents) are substances that block the action of the acetylcholine (ACh) neurotransmitter at synapses in the central and peripheral nervous system. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] These agents inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system by selectively blocking the binding of ACh to its receptor in nerve cells .

3. Bronchodilator - Wikipedia

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   Some examples of anticholinergics are tiotropium (Spiriva) and ipratropium bromide. [citation needed] Tiotropium is a long-acting, 24-hour, anticholinergic bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Only available as an inhalant, ipratropium bromide is used in the treatment of asthma and COPD.

4. Ipratropium bromide - Wikipedia

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   If ipratropium is inhaled, side effects resembling those of other anticholinergics are minimal. However, dry mouth and sedation have been reported. Also, effects such as skin flushing, tachycardia, acute angle-closure glaucoma, nausea, palpitations, and headache have been observed. Inhaled ipratropium does not decrease mucociliary clearance. [21]

5. Muscarinic antagonist - Wikipedia

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   A muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist, also simply known as a muscarinic antagonist or as an antimuscarinic agent, is a type of anticholinergic drug that blocks the activity of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs). The muscarinic receptors are proteins involved in the transmission of signals through certain parts of the ...

6. Cholinergic blocking drug - Wikipedia

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   Combined use of medications with anticholinergics may cause synergistic (supra-additive), additive, or antagonistic interactions, leading to no therapeutic effect or overdosing. [25] [26] Below listed are some medications or food that can interact with anticholinergics. Medications indicated for: Irregular heartbeat, e.g. disopyramide ...

7. Respiratory pharmacology - Wikipedia

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   1.3 Long-Acting. 1.4 Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators. ... There are several categories of respiratory drugs, each specific to a drug's purpose and ...

8. If You're Living With Asthma, Here's Every Single Treatment ...

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   “The majority of ones that are OTC are not safe to use long term and do not treat the underlying cause. ... your doctor may prescribe inhaled medications for both short-term or long-term relief ...

9. Fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol - Wikipedia

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   [6] [7] The medications work in different ways: fluticasone furoate is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), umeclidinium is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), and vilanterol is a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA). In 2022, it was the 144th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3 million prescriptions. [8] [9]