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Parasympatholytics or anticholinergics or parasympathetic blockers

Parasympatholytics, also known as anticholinergics or parasympathetic blockers, are a class of drugs that antagonize the effects of acetylcholine (ACh) at muscarinic receptors in the parasympathetic nervous system. These drugs…

DeepakRajput March 30, 2024

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Definition, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, non-pharmacological and pharmacological management

Definition: COPD is a progressive respiratory disease characterized by chronic airflow limitation due to inflammation of the airways and destruction of lung tissue. The term COPD encompasses two main conditions:…

DeepakRajput January 13, 2024

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Bronchodilators: Definition, classification, pharmacological actions, dose, indications, and contraindications

Bronchodilators are a class of medications that relax and dilate the airways in the respiratory system. They are primarily used to manage various respiratory conditions characterized by bronchoconstriction, such as…

DeepakRajput December 12, 2023

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Bronchodilators- Definition, Classification, Uses, Indications and contraindications

Bronchodilators are medications used to relax and widen the airways in the lungs, making breathing easier. They primarily manage respiratory conditions characterized by airway constriction, such as asthma, chronic obstructive…

DeepakRajput December 9, 2023

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Anticholinergic drugs

Anticholinergic drugs, also known as anticholinergic drugs, block the effects of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that activates cholinergic receptors in the body. These drugs work by inhibiting the action of acetylcholine…

DeepakRajput November 5, 2023