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Parasympatholytics or anticholinergics or parasympathetic blockers

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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 inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system’s actions, leading to various physiological effects. Classification of Parasympatholytics Parasympatholytics can be classified based on their chemical structure or their … Read more

Bronchodilators- Definition, Classification, Uses, Indications and contraindications

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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 pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis. Bronchodilators are classified into three main categories based on their mechanisms of action: beta-2 adrenergic agonists, anticholinergics, and xanthine derivatives. … Read more

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