Parasympathomimetics
Synonyms
Agents, Parasympathomimetic
Drugs, Parasympathomimetic
Effect, Parasympathomimetic
Effects, Parasympathomimetic
Parasympathomimetic Agents
Parasympathomimetic Drugs
Parasympathomimetic Effect
Parasympathomimetic Effects
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.