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Peristalsis involuntary, wave-like muscular contractions that move food, liquid, and other substances through the digestive tract and other tubular organs
Mydriasis dilated pupils
Miosis Constricted pupils
Photophobia an abnormal sensitivity or discomfort in the eyes caused by exposure to light
Defecation the process of eliminating solid or semi-solid waste (feces)
Lacrimation the process of producing and releasing tears from the lacrimal glands
agonist drug that binds to the receptor and produces an effect
antagonist drug that attach to the receptor but do not elicit a response
paralytic ileus condition where there is temporary loss of normal movement in the intestines: inability to pass food, gas, or stool through the digestive tract
Hyperpyrexia extremely high fever (greater than 106.7) Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine primarily involved in muscle activation, learning, and memory
norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter implicated in mood disorders like depression, but it is not as widely recognized as serotonin for its role in depression. More often associated with attention and alertness
serotonin neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, sleep, appetite, and other physiological processes. Low levels are commonly associated with depression.
donepezil (Aricept) PANS: Cholinergic agents
pilocarpine (Salagen) PANS: cholinergic agents
atropine (AtroPen) PANS: Anticholinergic Agents
dicylomine (Bentyl) PANS: Anticholinergic Agents
ipratropium (Atrovent) PANS: Anticholinergic agents
epinephrine (Adrenaline, Primatene, EpiPen) SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist)
norepinephrine (Levophed) SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist)
methylpheidate (Ritalin) SANS: Adrenergic Agents (agonist)
albuterol (Proventil) SANS: Adrenergic Agents (Agonist)
pseudophedrine (Sudafed) SANS: Adrenergic agents (Agonist)
propranolol (inderal LA) SANS: Antiadrenergic agents (antagonist)
atenolol (Tenormin) SANS: Antiadrenergic agents (Antagonist)
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