parasympathomimetic (Meaning)
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parasympathomimetic (a)
having an effect similar to that resulting from stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system
Synonyms & Antonyms of parasympathomimetic
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parasympathomimetic Sentence Examples
- Parasympathomimetic drugs mimic the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system, such as lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
- Acetylcholine is a parasympathomimetic neurotransmitter that activates muscarinic receptors in various organs.
- Pilocarpine is a parasympathomimetic drug used to treat glaucoma by promoting the secretion of aqueous humor.
- Bethanechol is a parasympathomimetic agent used to stimulate bladder muscle contraction and treat urinary retention.
- Physostigmine is a parasympathomimetic drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase.
- Edrophonium is a short-acting parasympathomimetic agent used to diagnose myasthenia gravis.
- Neostigmine is a parasympathomimetic drug used to reverse the effects of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents.
- Parasympathomimetic effects are commonly observed in response to vagal nerve stimulation or cholinergic agonists.
- Side effects of parasympathomimetic drugs may include bradycardia, hypotension, and increased bronchial secretions.
- Parasympathomimetic drugs play a crucial role in treating various conditions affecting the autonomic nervous system.
FAQs About the word parasympathomimetic
having an effect similar to that resulting from stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system
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Parasympathomimetic drugs mimic the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system, such as lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
Acetylcholine is a parasympathomimetic neurotransmitter that activates muscarinic receptors in various organs.
Pilocarpine is a parasympathomimetic drug used to treat glaucoma by promoting the secretion of aqueous humor.
Bethanechol is a parasympathomimetic agent used to stimulate bladder muscle contraction and treat urinary retention.
