Anticholinergic
adjective: An anticholinergic response.
noun: When referring to the medication.
A certain class of medications which reduce spasming of the smooth muscles by inhibiting parasympathetic nerve impulse transmission. It acts by blocking acetylcholine at its receptor site. The bladder, as a smooth muscle, may be affected by these medications.
“Anti” comes from Latin “ante”, meaning “to oppose”, cholin
Antidepressant
noun
A substance that causes a decrease in the symptoms of a psychological depression, also sometimes used for certain other mood disorders or dementia. These come in a variety of types, including MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants. Some example antidepressants are Prozac and Zoloft.
“Anti” refers to the Latin word “ante”, “to oppose.” “Depress” arose from the Latin term “dēpressus” which means “to press down.”
Antispasmodic
noun: Referring to the medication.
adjective: An antispasmodic effect.
A medication used to treat seizures or muscle spasms. Some treat striated muscle (such as your arm muscle), and others target smooth muscles such as the bladder. See spasmolytic. Some antispasmodics are used to treat the gastrointestinal system.
“Anti” (Latin “to oppose”)-“spasm.”
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