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1. List of Anticholinergics/antispasmodics - Drugs.com
Link: https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/anticholinergics-antispasmodics.html
Description: WebAnticholinergics 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.
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2. Anticholinergics: List, Side Effects, Uses, Warnings, and More - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/anticholinergics
Description: WebJan 19, 2024 · diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Tylenol PM, Advil PM, Unisom SleepGels) brompheniramine (Dimetapp) dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) doxylamine (Unisom SleepTabs) Prescription anticholinergics. atropine...
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3. List of Anticholinergic Drugs and Medications - The Senior List
Link: https://www.theseniorlist.com/medication/anticholinergic-drugs/
Description: WebFeb 2, 2024 · Anticholinergic drugs refer to a type of medication that blocks acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that that plays a role in memory, attention, and involuntary muscle movement. Common medications with anticholinergic properties include Thorazine, Tylenol PM, and Benadryl. Anticholinergic drugs can lead to drowsiness, delirium, and …
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4. ANTICHOLINERGICS: Reference List of Drugs with Potential …
Link: https://www.rxfiles.ca/RxFiles/uploads/documents/Psyc-anticholinergic-Ref%20List%20SPDP-complete.pdf
Description: WebThe first page of this document contains a list of medications with anticholinergic effects, with an emphasis on those with moderate to high activity. Drug coverage (in Sask.) may be affected if a patient is using a medication on this list concurrently with donepezil, rivastigmine or galantamine.
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5. Anticholinergic drugs: Uses and side effects - Medical News Today
Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323514
Description: WebOct 25, 2023 · Summary. Anticholinergic drugs can treat a variety of conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bladder conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders, among others. Many...
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6. Anticholinergic Medications - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555893/
Description: WebMay 8, 2023 · Anticholinergic medications are used to manage and treat a wide range of diseases. This activity illustrates the indications, action, and contraindications for anticholinergic drugs as valuable agents in managing cholinergic toxicity, urinary incontinence, Parkinson disease, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disease, and …
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7. Decoding Anticholinergic Drugs: Uses, Safety, and More
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/anticholinergic-drugs-8407684
Description: WebJan 12, 2024 · Allergies. Common Treatments. Decoding Anticholinergic Drugs: Uses, Safety, and More. For Medical Conditions Relating to the Bladder, Digestive System, Brain, and More. By Ross Phan, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, BCPS. Updated on January 12, 2024. Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD. Table of Contents. What Are …
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8. Anticholinergic - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anticholinergic
Description: WebIn broad terms, anticholinergics are divided into two categories in accordance with their specific targets in the central and peripheral nervous system and at the neuromuscular junction: [3] antimuscarinic agents and antinicotinic agents ( ganglionic blockers, neuromuscular blockers ). [4]
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9. Anticholinergics: Uses, Types and Side Effects - Verywell Mind
Link: https://www.verywellmind.com/anticholinergics-uses-types-and-side-effects-5085186
Description: WebMay 19, 2023 · Shana Novak / Getty Images. Table of Contents. View All. History. How They Work. Types. Uses. Side Effects. Anticholinergics are drugs used to treat involuntary muscle movements. In some cases, these involuntary movements are a result of a physical health condition such as Parkinson's disease or asthma.
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10. Anticholinergics: What Are They, How Do They Work, and More
Link: https://www.osmosis.org/answers/anticholinergics
Description: WebAnticholinergics block the action of acetylcholine and can be classified into two categories: antimuscarinics, which block muscarinic receptors, and antinicotinics, which block nicotinic receptors. Antimuscarinics can be used for overactive bladder syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and bradycardia.