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Anticholinergics

Anticholinergics are drugs that block the action of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. It transfers signals between cells that affect body functions. These drugs can treat various conditions, including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and certain types of poisoning. The drug carries some side effects, including dry mouth, blurry vision, constipation, drowsiness, sedation, and hallucinations.

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I recently took Itopride tablets to increase gut motility, which caused tense shoulders, neck, and headaches. Are there medications to reverse these effects?

Query: Hello doctor, I have recently been prescribed Itopride tablets to increase my gut motility. Though it helped a little in motility, at the same time, it caused tense shoulders, neck, and headaches. As I understand, it is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and works similarly to many known nerve agents...  Read Full »

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Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Itopride is a prokinetic, which means it increases gut motility. It has two actions: acetylcholine esterase inhibition and dopamine receptor antagonism. Acetylcholine esterase inhibition activity increases the body's ...  Read Full »

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