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Sympathomimetics
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-Act directly by binding to and activating adrenergic receptors.
-Act indirectly by causing the release of norepinephrine in the presynaptic neuron, OR by inhibiting the reuptake or destruction of norepinephrine. Prototype: phenylephrine |
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Anticholinergics (cholinergic blocker)
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Block acetylcholine by competing for binding with the muscarinic receptors. Suppressing the action of acetylcholine causes symptoms of adrenergic stimulation.
Prototype: atropine. |
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Parasympatholytics
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(anticholinergic)
blocks acetylcholine receptors Prototype: atropine |
