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Cholinergic drug

Definition

noun

A drug that mimics the physiological effects of acetylcholine, or that is capable of producing, altering, or releasing acetylcholine.


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This agent or drug acts directly, i.e. by stimulating the acetylcholine receptors such as nicotinic or muscarinic receptors, and indirectly, i.e. by inhibiting cholinesterase, promoting the release of acetylcholine.


Synonym: cholinergic agent, parasympathomimetic drug.


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