Muscarinic Agonists (also known as Agonists, Muscarinic, Cholinergic Agonist, Muscarinic): Drugs that bind to and activate muscarinic cholinergic receptors (RECEPTORS, MUSCARINIC). Muscarinic agonists are most commonly used when it is desirable to increase smooth muscle tone, especially in the GI tract, urinary bladder
Drugs that bind to and activate muscarinic cholinergic receptors (RECEPTORS, MUSCARINIC). Muscarinic agonists are most commonly used when it is desirable to increase smooth muscle tone, especially in the GI tract, urinary bladder and the eye. They may also be used to reduce heart rate.
MeSH classification
D27.505.519.625.120.140.500
D27.505.696.577.120.140.500
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Drugs that bind to and activate muscarinic cholinergic receptors (RECEPTORS, MUSCARINIC). Muscarinic agonists are most commonly used when it is desirable to increase smooth muscle tone, especially in the GI tract, urinary bladder and the eye. They may also be used to reduce heart rate. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Muscarinic Agonists known by any other names?
Yes. Muscarinic Agonists is also referred to as Agonists, Muscarinic, Cholinergic Agonist, Muscarinic, Agonist, Muscarinic Cholinergic, Muscarinic Cholinergic Agonist in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Muscarinic Agonists sit in the medical classification?
Muscarinic Agonists falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D27.505.519.625.120.140.500, D27.505.696.577.120.140.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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