Category: 02. Drugs Acting On Autonomic Nervous System

The parasympathetic nervous system is one of the targets of autonomic drugs. By inhibiting or stimulating this nervous system, therapeutic effects can be achieved.

Autonomic drugs can either inhibit or enhance the functions of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. This type of drug can be used to treat a wide range of diseases, such as glaucoma, asthma, urinary, gastrointestinal and cardiopulmonary disorders. A large number of additional drug classes also interact with these systems to produce a stunning number of possible side effects.