classification of drugs acting on central nervous system

CLASSIFICATION OF ADRENERGIC DRUGS

April 5, 2023February 15, 2023 Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team G S Sachin

Adrenergic drugs Adrenergic drugs, also known as sympathomimetic drugs. These are a class of medications that activate the sympathetic nervous system. These drugs mimic the effects of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine, which are released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or danger. Adrenergic drugs are used to treat a variety of medical … Read more

CLASSIFICATION OF GANGLIONIC BLOCKING AGENTS

April 5, 2023February 15, 2023 Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team G S Sachin

Ganglionic blocking agents A family of medications known as ganglionic blocking agents, also referred to as ganglionic blockers, affects the autonomic nervous system by preventing the transmission of nerve impulses at ganglia, which are collections of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system. Ganglionic blockers were once used to address conditions like hypertension, angina, … Read more