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A parasympathomimetic drug, sometimes called a cholinomimetic drug [1] or cholinergic receptor stimulating agent, [2] is a substance that stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS).
Agents in common clinical use include: [1] [2] Prostaglandin analogs; Parasympathomimetic (miotic) agents, including cholinergic and anticholinesterase agents; Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (oral and topical)
In Romania metamizole is available as the original marketed pharmaceutical product by Zentiva as Algocalmin, as 500 mg immediate release tablets. It's also available as an injection with 1 g of metamizole sodium dissolved in 2 ml of solvent. In Israel it is sold under the brand name "Optalgin" (Hebrew: אופטלגין), manufactured by Teva.
Physostigmine, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, can be used to treat glaucoma and delayed gastric emptying.Because it enhances the transmission of acetylcholine signals in the brain and can cross the blood–brain barrier, physostigmine salicylate is used to treat anticholinergic poisoning (that is, poisoning by substances that interfere with the transmission of acetylcholine signaling, such ...
Zilpaterol is a β 2 adrenergic agonist. [2] [3] Under its brand name, Zilmax, it is used to increase the size of cattle and the efficiency of feeding them. [4]Zilmax is produced by Intervet, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., [4] [5] and marketed as a "beef-improvement technology". [6]
Daptomycin, sold under the brand name Cubicin among others, is a lipopeptide antibiotic used in the treatment of systemic and life-threatening infections caused by Gram-positive organisms. [ 4 ] Daptomycin was removed from the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines in 2019.
Sulfanilamide (also spelled sulphanilamide) is a sulfonamide antibacterial drug. Chemically, it is an organic compound consisting of an aniline derivatized with a sulfonamide group. [1]
Furazolidone has been used in human and veterinary medicine. It has a broad spectrum of activity, being active against: [citation needed] Gram-positive bacteria