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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Inhibiting or blocking the physiological action of acetylcholine at a receptor site.
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- adjective That
inhibits the physiological action ofacetylcholine at a receptor site - noun medicine Any of a class of
drugs , typically used to treat variousdisorders and some forms ofpoisoning , whichinhibit the physiological action ofacetylcholine at a receptor site
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site
- noun a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine
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Examples
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The primary drug class is called anticholinergic or antimuscarinic.
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Tiotropium is in a class of drugs called anticholinergic bronchodilators, which prevent the airway spasms that can make breathing difficult.
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Tiotropium is in a class of drugs called anticholinergic bronchodilators, which prevent the airway spasms that can make breathing difficult.
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Tiotropium is in a class of drugs called anticholinergic bronchodilators, which prevent the airway spasms that can make breathing difficult.
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These "anticholinergic" medications include some older antidepressants like Elavil, as well as some antihistamines, painkillers, muscle relaxants, antispasmotics and incontinence drugs.
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'There are also drug treatments such as anticholinergic medicines, which stop the bladder from going into spasm,' she says.
Home | Mail Online 2009
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Treatment: Allergy shots and antihistamines don't help, but nasal steroid sprays, anticholinergic inhalers, masks and breathing exercises may provide relief.
Adult Mystery: Sudden 'Allergy' Melinda Beck 2011
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Many sufferers, though, find relief using inhalers with fast-acting anticholinergic agents, which block the nerve impulses that play a role in the reactions.
Adult Mystery: Sudden 'Allergy' Melinda Beck 2011
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Participants in the study who were taking drugs with a combined score of more than 5 also showed cognitive decline - they scored more than 4% lower in cognitive function tests compared with those who were taking no anticholinergic drugs.
Over 65s who take more than one medicine should consult their doctors 2011
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Belladonna—a plant that is believed to have anticholinergic activities—gets a "C" rating for its anti-sweat effectiveness from the Natural Standard Research Collaboration, a Cambridge, Mass., scientist-owned group that evaluates natural therapies.
Ways to Deal With a Sticky Underarm Situation Laura Johannes 2011
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