Mechanism of Action of Anticholinergic Drugs
Introduction Anticholinergic drugs, also known as parasympatholytic agents, inhibit the actions of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) at muscarinic receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Mechanism of Action of Anticholinergic Drugs involves competitive antagonism of acetylcholine at muscarinic (M1–M5) receptor sites, thereby reducing parasympathetic activity. These drugs are used to treat disorders such as … Read more