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PharmacologyCHOLINERGIC TRANSMISSION & CHOLINERGIC DRUGS

Mechanisms of cholinergic drugs

THE CONTEXT
Cholinergic drugs, also called cholinomimetics or parasympathomimetics, produce actions similar to acetylcholine.

Two routes to cholinomimetic action

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Cholinergic agonists act by directly interacting with cholinergic receptors.
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Anticholinesterases act by increasing acetylcholine availability at cholinergic sites.
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