Nicotinic Antagonists

Drugs that bind to nicotinic cholinergic receptors (RECEPTORS, NICOTINIC) and block the actions of acetylcholine or cholinergic agonists. Nicotinic antagonists block synaptic transmission at autonomic ganglia, the skeletal neuromuscular junction, and at central nervous system nicotinic synapses.

Year introduced: 1995

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.519.625.120.200.700, D27.505.696.577.120.200.700

MeSH Unique ID: D018733

Entry Terms:

• Antagonists, Nicotinic

Previous Indexing:

• Ganglionic Blockers (1970-1994)
• Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (1975-1994)

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Nicotinic Antagonists