enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Anticholinergic - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anticholinergic

   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. Cholinergic blocking drug - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholinergic_blocking_drug

   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 ...

4. Bronchodilator - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronchodilator

   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.

5. Respiratory pharmacology - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_Pharmacology

   There are several categories of respiratory drugs, each specific to a drug's purpose and mode of action. The following is a list of key pharmaceuticals in the prevention and treatment of respiratory-related ailments.

6. Beta blocker - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_blocker

   People experiencing bronchospasm due to the β 2 receptor-blocking effects of nonselective beta blockers may be treated with anticholinergic drugs, such as ipratropium, which are safer than beta agonists in patients with cardiovascular disease. Other antidotes for beta blocker poisoning are salbutamol and isoprenaline.

7. Muscarinic antagonist - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscarinic_antagonist

   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 ...