Parasympatholytics
- Name
- Parasympatholytics
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000535
- Description
Agents that inhibit the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system. The major group of drugs used therapeutically for this purpose is the MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Trospium An antimuscarinic agent used to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB). Oxyphenonium For the treatment of visceral spasms Hyoscyamine An anticholinergic indicated to treat functional gastrointestinal disorders, biliary and renal colic, and acute rhinitis. Clidinium A synthetic anticholinergic used to treat peptic ulcer disease, colicky abdominal pain, diverticulitis, and IBS. Dicyclomine An antimuscarinic agent used to treat IBS. Biperiden A muscarinic receptor antagonist used to treat parkinsonism and control extrapyramidal side effects of neuroleptic drugs. Cyclopentolate An anticholinergic used to cause mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic testing. Oxybutynin An antimuscarinic agent that reduces detrusor muscle activity, relaxing the bladder and preventing the urge to void. Flavoxate A muscarinic antagonist and spasmolytic used for the symptomatic relief of conditions associated with lack of muscle control in the bladder, such as dysuria, urgency, and nocturia. Orphenadrine A muscarinic antagonist used as an adjunct for the symptomatic relief of musculoskeletal pain and discomfort. Tiotropium A long-acting bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alverine A smooth muscle relaxant used to relieve abdominal pain associated with gastrointestinal conditions like heartburn, flatulence, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Alrestatin Not Available Drotaverine A phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor used to alleviate gastrointestinal and genitourinary smooth muscle spasms. Dexetimide A muscarinic antagonist that has been used to treat neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism. Benzetimide is the (-)-enantimorph of dexetimide. Benactyzine Benactyzine is an anticholinergic drug used as an antidepressant in the treatment of depression and associated anxiety. Benactyzine is no longer widely used in medicine, although it is still a... Trimebutine A spasmolytic agent used for the symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and treatment of postoperative paralytic ileus following abdominal surgery. Cimetropium Cimetropium is a semi-synthetic belladonna alkaloid and derivative of scopolamine. It is a potent antimuscarinic and an effective antispasmodic drug. It is also endowed of a direct myolitic action which... Homatropine An anticholinergic agent used to dilate the pupil, treat inflammation of the uveal tract, and suppress a cough. Peppermint oil An ingredient used in a variety of natural health products and is not an approved medication. Methscopolamine Methscopolamine is a quaternary ammonium derivative of scopolamine and antagonist at muscarininc (mACh) receptors. Methscopolamine bromide is the most common form of the active ingredient in oral pharmaceutical products. The... Oxitropium Oxitropium has been investigated for the treatment of Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive. Moxaverine Moxaverine has been investigated for the treatment of Retina, Ocular Physiology, and Regional Blood Flow. Propiverine An antimuscarinic agent used to treat urinary incontinence or increased urinary frequency or urgency. Mebeverine An antispasmodic used for the symptomatic treatment of stomach pain and spasms associated with irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal illnesses. Fenoverine A phenothiazine based anti-spasmodic agent indicated in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Tiropramide A medication indicated in the treatment of spastic pain of the gastrointestinal system. Rociverine An antispasmodic indicated in the treatment of urinary, gastrointestinal, and biliary tract spasms. Hydroquinine Not Annotated Camylofin Not Annotated Methylatropine Not Annotated Hydroquinidine A medication indicated in the maintenance of a normal sinus rhythm, as well as the treatment and prevention of abnormal rhythm. 1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene A medication indicated for the symptomatic treatment of spastic pain of the urinary tract, renal colic, and painful disorders of the digestive and biliary tract. Methscopolamine bromide A muscarinic antagonist used to treat peptic ulcers, nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. Atropine A muscarinic antagonist used to treat poisoning by muscarinic agents, including organophosphates and other drugs. Eperisone An antispasmodic that functions through voltage-gated channel blockade, notably with little to no sedation, effective in relaxing skeletal muscles and vascular smooth muscles. Pinaverium A spasmolytic agent used for the symptomatic treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional disorders of the biliary tract. Butylscopolamine An antispasmodic and anticholinergic agent used for the symptomatic treatment of abdominal cramping and pain. Anisodamine Anisodamine has been investigated for the treatment of Intestinal Diseases. Otilonium A spasmolytic medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Emepronium Not Annotated Diphemanil Used in the treatment of peptic ulcer, gastric hyperacidity, and hypermotility in gastritis and pylorospasm, and in the treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive perspiration). Terodiline Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets