Anticholinergics/antispasmodics
What are Anticholinergics/antispasmodics?
Anticholinergics are a broad group of medicines that act on the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. They are also called antispasmodics.
By blocking the action of acetylcholine, anticholinergics prevent impulses from the parasympathetic nervous system from reaching smooth muscle and causing contractions, cramps or spasms. Anticholinergics are used in the treatment of some gastrointestinal and bladder conditions. They may also be used in the treatment of some respiratory or movement disorders.
List of Anticholinergics/antispasmodics
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See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with anticholinergics/antispasmodics:
- Abdominal Distension
- Anesthesia
- Anticholinesterase Poisoning
- AV Heart Block
- Bradyarrhythmia
- Constipation
- COPD, Maintenance
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
- Enterocolitis
- Excessive Salivation
- Gas
- Indigestion
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Motion Sickness
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Organophosphate Poisoning
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- Peptic Ulcer
- Postmenopausal Symptoms
- Rhinitis
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vertigo
Further information
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