Muscarinic Agonists

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Bui T, Duong H

Muscarinic Agonists

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31985923 [ View in PubMed

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Abstract

Muscarinic agonists are parasympathomimetic drugs and are indicated for ileus, urinary retention, glaucoma, Alzheimer disease, and other symptoms. This activity describes the indications, contraindications, and possible adverse effects of muscarinic agonists and how the interprofessional team can work together to improve outcomes using these agents. This activity will also highlight the different mechanisms of action of different muscarinic receptors in different parts of the body.

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Bethanechol

Drug Targets

Drug	Target	Kind	Organism	Pharmacological Action	Actions
Bethanechol	Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3	Protein	Humans	Yes	Agonist	Details