MeSH definition : 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.;
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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