Parasympathomimetics

Drugs that mimic the effects of parasympathetic nervous system activity. Included here are drugs that directly stimulate muscarinic receptors and drugs that potentiate cholinergic activity, usually by slowing the breakdown of acetylcholine (CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS). Drugs that stimulate both sympathetic and parasympathetic postganglionic neurons (GANGLIONIC STIMULANTS) are not included here.

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.696.663.050.675

MeSH Unique ID: D010277

Entry Terms:

• Parasympathomimetic Agents
• Agents, Parasympathomimetic
• Parasympathomimetic Drugs
• Drugs, Parasympathomimetic
• Parasympathomimetic Effect
• Effect, Parasympathomimetic
• Parasympathomimetic Effects
• Effects, Parasympathomimetic

See Also:

• Cholinesterase Inhibitors
• Muscarinic Agonists

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Parasympathomimetics