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CHOLINERGIC DRUGS Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Cholinergic drugs, also known as cholinomimetics, are a class of medications that mimic the action of acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. ·        These drugs play a crucial role in managing various medical conditions by influencing the cholinergic system. Definition ·        Cholinergic drugs are substances that either enhance the action of acetylcholine or inhibit its breakdown. 1.      Direct-acting cholinergic agonists : These drugs bind directly to cholinergic receptors and mimic the action of acetylcholine. 2.      Indirect-acting cholinergic agonists : These drugs increase the levels of acetylcholine by inhibiting acety...

ANTI-ADRENERGIC DRUGS Description also available in video format (attached below), for better experience use your desktop. Introduction Top of Form Top of Form ·        Antiadrenergic drugs, also known as adrenergic antagonists or blockers, are medications that inhibit the action of adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system. ·        These drugs are primarily used to manage conditions related to excessive adrenergic activity, such as hypertension, anxiety, and certain cardiac conditions. Definition ·        Antiadrenergic drugs are a class of medications that block the effects of adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) on adrenergic receptors. ·        These receptors are part of the autonomic nervous system and are divided into alpha and beta receptors. Classification 1.      Alpha-adrenergic bloc...