anticholinergic agent
[/ˌæntikoʊlɪˈnɜrdʒɪk ˈeɪdʒənt/]
nounpl: anticholinergic agents
agente anticolinérgico
1. A medication or substance that blocks the action of acetylcholine in the nervous system by inhibiting its binding to cholinergic receptors
The doctor prescribed an anticholinergic agent to reduce muscle spasms.
O médico prescreveu um agente anticolinérgico para reduzir os espasmos musculares.
2. A drug used to treat various conditions including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, Parkinson's disease, and certain types of poisoning
Anticholinergic agents are commonly used in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome.
Agentes anticolinérgicos são comumente usados no tratamento da síndrome da bexiga hiperativa.
3. A therapeutic compound that reduces the effects of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction and various autonomic functions
Side effects of anticholinergic agents may include dry mouth and constipation.
Os efeitos colaterais dos agentes anticolinérgicos podem incluir boca seca e constipação.
This is specialized medical terminology used by healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical researchers in both Brazil and the United States. The term is standardized across both countries due to international medical education and pharmaceutical regulation. In Brazil, anticholinergic agents are commonly prescribed for conditions like overactive bladder and are widely available in the Brazilian healthcare system (SUS and private sectors). The term maintains the same clinical meaning regardless of Portuguese-speaking region.
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