Anticholinergic (Adjective)
Meaning
Inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site; "anticholinergic drugs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an anticholinergic medication to reduce the patient's muscle spasms and tremors.
- Anticholinergic side effects can include dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation, which can be uncomfortable for patients.
- The anticholinergic properties of the new medication made it an effective treatment for overactive bladder.
- The researcher studied the anticholinergic effects of the plant extract on the nervous system of laboratory animals.
- The anticholinergic action of the drug helped to reduce the patient's excessive salivation and sweating.