anticholinergic

• Relativo a uma substância que bloqueia a ação da acetilcolina (neurotransmissor), termo usado em contexto médico para descrever medicamentos que reduzem espasmos musculares ou secreções.

Relating to a substance that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, often used in medical contexts to describe drugs that reduce muscle spasms or secretions.

1. Opposing acetylcholine actionC2formalmedical

   Relating to a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the nervous system.

   Anticolinérgico

   • The doctor prescribed an anticholinergic drug to treat the patient's overactive bladder.
   • Anticholinergic medications can cause side effects like dry mouth and blurred vision.
   • Some plants contain natural anticholinergic compounds.

   Antônimoscholinergicparasympathomimetic

2. Blocking receptor sitesC2formalmedical

   Inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site, thereby affecting nerve impulses.

   Bloqueador de receptores

   • This anticholinergic agent works by blocking muscarinic receptors in the brain.
   • Anticholinergic effects are often seen in certain antidepressants.
   • The patient experienced confusion due to the anticholinergic properties of the medication.

• Substância que se opõe ou bloqueia a ação da acetilcolina nos receptores, usada na medicina para tratar diversas condições.

A substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine at receptor sites, often used in medical contexts to treat various conditions.

1. Pharmacological agentC2formalmedical

   A substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, at receptor sites in the nervous system.

   Anticolinérgico

   • The doctor prescribed an anticholinergic to treat the patient's overactive bladder.
   • Some anticholinergics are used to manage symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
   • The nurse explained that the anticholinergic could cause dry mouth as a side effect.

   Sinônimosanticholinergic drug

   Antônimoscholinergicparasympathomimetic

2. Inhibitory actionC2formalmedical

   The property of inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site, often used to describe a class of drugs.

   Ação anticolinérgica

   • The anticholinergic effect of the medication helped reduce muscle spasms.
   • Researchers studied the anticholinergic properties of the new compound.
   • Elderly patients are often advised to avoid strong anticholinergic drugs due to cognitive risks.

   Antônimoscholinergic