Chemical structures of catecholamines.
Sympathomimetic drugs mimic the effects of transmitter substances of the sympathetic nervous system such as catecholamines, epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), dopamine, etc. Such drugs are used to treat cardiac arrest and low blood pressure, or even delay premature labor, among other things.
These drugs act at the postganglionic sympathetic terminal,[1] either directly activating postsynaptic receptors, blocking breakdown and reuptake, or stimulating production and release of catecholamines.
Contents
- 1 Mechanisms of action
- 1.1 Direct-acting
- 1.1.1 Adrenergic receptor agonists
- 1.1.2 Dopaminergic agonists
- 1.2 Indirect-acting
- 1.2.1 Norepinephrine transporter blockade
- 2 Structure Activity Relationship
- 3 Cross-reactivity
- 4 Comparison
- 5 Examples
- 6 See also
- 7 References
- 8 External links
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Mechanisms of action
The mechanisms of sympathomimetic drugs can be direct-acting, such as α-adrenergic agonists, β-adrenergic agonists, and dopaminergic agonists; or indirect-acting, such as MAOIs, COMT inhibitors, release stimulants, and reuptake inhibitors.
Direct-acting
Adrenergic receptor agonists
Main article: Adrenergic agonist
Direct stimulation of the α- and β-adrenergic receptors can produce sympathomimetic effects. Salbutamol is a very commonly used direct-acting β2-agonist. Other examples include phenylephrine, isoproterenol, and dobutamine.
Dopaminergic agonists
Stimulation of the D1 receptor by dopaminergic agonists such as fenoldopam is used intravenously to treat hypertensive crisis.
Indirect-acting
Norepinephrine transporter blockade
Classical sympathomimetic drugs are amphetamines (including MDMA), ephedrine, and cocaine, which act by blocking and reversing norepinephrine transporter (NET) activity. NET is a transport protein expressed on the surface of some cells that clears noradrenaline and adrenaline from the extracellular space and into cells, terminating the signaling effects.
Structure Activity Relationship
A primary or secondary aliphatic amine separated by 2 carbons from a substituted benzene ring is minimally required for high agonist activity. The pKa of the amine is approximately 8.5-10.[2] 1- Substitution on aromatic ring-
The presence of hydroxy group in the benzene ring at 3rd and 4th position shows maximum alpha and beta activity
Cross-reactivity
Substances like cocaine also affect dopamine, and some substances like MDMA affect serotonin.
Norepinephrine is synthesized by the body into epinephrine, causing central nervous system stimulation. Thus, all sympathomimetic amines fall into the larger group of stimulants (see psychoactive drug chart). Many of these stimulants have therepeutic use and abuse potential, can induce tolerance, and possibly physical dependence.
Comparison
"Parasympatholytic" and "sympathomimetic" are similar, but not identical. For example, both cause mydriasis, but parasympatholytics reduce accommodation (cycloplegia) while sympathomimetics do not.
Examples
- ephedrine (found in Ephedra)
- pseudoephedrine (also found in Ephedra species)
- amphetamine
- methamphetamine
- methylphenidate (Ritalin)
- lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
- cocaine (found in Erythroxylum coca, Coca)
- cathinone (found in Catha edulis, Khat)
- cathine (also found in Catha edulis)
- methcathinone
- benzylpiperazine (BZP)
- methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)
- 4-methylaminorex
- pemoline (Cylert)
- phenmetrazine (Preludin)
- propylhexedrine (Benzedrex)
See also
- Sympathetic nervous system
References
- ^ "Dorlands Medical Dictionary:sympathomimetic". http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands_split.jsp?pg=/ppdocs/us/common/dorlands/dorland/eight/000103504.htm.
- ^ Medicinal Chemistry of Adrenergics and Cholinergics
External links
- MeSH Amines,+Sympathomimetic
- Sympathomimetic+amine at eMedicine Dictionary
- Sympathomimetic at eMedicine Dictionary
Neuromodulation
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Types |
- ♦ Enzyme: Inducer
- Inhibitor
- ♦ Ion channel: Opener
- Blocker
- ♦ Receptor: Agonist
- Antagonist
- Positive allosteric modulator (PAM)
- Negative allosteric modulator (NAM)
- Inverse agonist
- ♦ Transporter [Reuptake]: Enhancer (RE)
- Inhibitor (RI)
- Releaser (RA)
- ♦ Miscellaneous: Precursor
- Cofactor
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Classes |
Enzyme
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see Enzyme inhibition
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Ion channel
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- Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
- Potassium channel blocker (PCB)
- Sodium channel blocker (SCB)
- Potassium channel opener (PCO)
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Receptor &
transporter
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BA/M
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Adrenergic
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- Adrenergic receptor agonist (α
- β (1
- 2))
- Adrenergic receptor antagonist (α (1
- 2), β)
- Adrenergic reuptake inhibitor (ARI)
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Dopaminergic
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- Dopamine receptor agonist
- Dopamine receptor antagonist
- Dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI)
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Histaminergic
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- Histamine receptor agonist
- Histamine receptor antagonist (H1
- H2
- H3)
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Serotonergic
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- Serotonin receptor agonist
- Serotonin Receptor Antagonist (5-HT3)
- Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI)
- Serotonin reuptake enhancer (SRE)
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AA
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GABAergic
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- GABA receptor agonist
- GABA receptor antagonist
- GABA reuptake inhibitor (GRI)
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Glutamatergic
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- Glutamate receptor agonist (AMPA)
- Glutamate receptor antagonist (NMDA)
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Cholinergic
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- Acetylcholine receptor agonist (Muscarinic
- Nicotinic)
- Acetylcholine receptor antagonist (Muscarinic
- Nicotinic (Ganglionic
- Muscular))
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Endocannabinoid
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- Cannabinoid receptor agonist
- Cannabinoid receptor antagonist
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Opioid
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- Opioid receptor agonist
- Opioid receptor antagonist
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Other
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- Adenosine reuptake inhibitor (AdoRI)
- Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
- Endothelin receptor antagonist
- NK1 receptor antagonist
- Vasopressin receptor antagonist
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Miscellaneous
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- Cofactor (see Enzyme cofactors)
- Precursor (see Amino acids)
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Stimulants (N06B)
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Adamantanes |
- Adaphenoxate
- Adapromine
- Amantadine
- Bromantane
- Chlodantane
- Gludantane
- Memantine
- Midantane
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Adenosine antagonists |
- 8-Chlorotheophylline
- 8-Cyclopentyltheophylline
- 8-Phenyltheophylline
- Aminophylline
- Caffeine
- CGS-15943
- Dimethazan
- Paraxanthine
- SCH-58261
- Theobromine
- Theophylline
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Alkylamines |
- Cyclopentamine
- Cypenamine
- Cyprodenate
- Heptaminol
- Isometheptene
- Methylhexaneamine
- Octodrine
- Propylhexedrine
- Tuaminoheptane
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Arylcyclohexylamines |
- Benocyclidine
- Dieticyclidine
- Esketamine
- Eticyclidine
- Gacyclidine
- Ketamine
- Phencyclamine
- Phencyclidine
- Rolicyclidine
- Tenocyclidine
- Tiletamine
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Benzazepines |
- 6-Br-APB
- SKF-77434
- SKF-81297
- SKF-82958
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Cholinergics |
- A-84,543
- A-366,833
- ABT-202
- ABT-418
- AR-R17779
- Altinicline
- Anabasine
- Arecoline
- Cotinine
- Cytisine
- Dianicline
- Epibatidine
- Epiboxidine
- GTS-21
- Ispronicline
- Nicotine
- PHA-543,613
- PNU-120,596
- PNU-282,987
- Pozanicline
- Rivanicline
- Sazetidine A
- SIB-1553A
- SSR-180,711
- TC-1698
- TC-1827
- TC-2216
- TC-5619
- Tebanicline
- UB-165
- Varenicline
- WAY-317,538
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Convulsants |
- Anatoxin-a
- Bicuculline
- DMCM
- Flurothyl
- Gabazine
- Pentetrazol
- Picrotoxin
- Strychnine
- Thujone
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Eugeroics |
- Adrafinil
- Armodafinil
- CRL-40941
- Modafinil
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Oxazolines |
- 4-Methylaminorex
- Aminorex
- Clominorex
- Cyclazodone
- Fenozolone
- Fluminorex
- Pemoline
- Thozalinone
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Phenethylamines |
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Piperazines |
- 2C-B-BZP
- BZP
- CM156
- DBL-583
- GBR-12783
- GBR-12935
- GBR-13069
- GBR-13098
- GBR-13119
- MeOPP
- MBZP
- Vanoxerine
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Piperidines |
- 1-Benzyl-4-(2-(diphenylmethoxy)ethyl)piperidine
- 1-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1-(piperidin-2-yl)butane
- 2-Benzylpiperidine
- 2-Methyl-3-phenylpiperidine
- 3,4-Dichloromethylphenidate
- 4-Benzylpiperidine
- 4-Methylmethylphenidate
- Desoxypipradrol
- Difemetorex
- Diphenylpyraline
- Ethylphenidate
- Methylnaphthidate
- Methylphenidate (Dexmethylphenidate)
- N-Methyl-3ß-propyl-4ß-(4-chlorophenyl)piperidine
- Nocaine
- Phacetoperane
- Pipradrol
- SCH-5472
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Pyrrolidines |
- 2-Diphenylmethylpyrrolidine
- a-PPP
- a-PBP
- a-PVP
- Diphenylprolinol
- MDPPP
- MDPBP
- MDPV
- MPBP
- MPHP
- MPPP
- MOPPP
- Naphyrone
- PEP
- Prolintane
- Pyrovalerone
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Tropanes |
- 3-CPMT
- 3'-Chloro-3a-(diphenylmethoxy)tropane
- 3-Pseudotropyl-4-fluorobenzoate
- 4'-Fluorococaine
- AHN-1055
- Altropane (IACFT)
- Brasofensine
- CFT (WIN 35,428)
- ß-CIT (RTI-55)
- Cocaethylene
- Cocaine
- Dichloropane (RTI-111)
- Difluoropine
- FE-ß-CPPIT
- FP-ß-CPPIT
- Ioflupane (123I)
- Norcocaine
- PIT
- PTT
- RTI-31
- RTI-32
- RTI-51
- RTI-105
- RTI-112
- RTI-113
- RTI-117
- RTI-120
- RTI-121 (IPCIT)
- RTI-126
- RTI-150
- RTI-154
- RTI-171
- RTI-177
- RTI-183
- RTI-193
- RTI-194
- RTI-199
- RTI-202
- RTI-204
- RTI-229
- RTI-241
- RTI-336
- RTI-354
- RTI-371
- RTI-386
- Salicylmethylecgonine
- Tesofensine
- Troparil (ß-CPT, WIN 35,065-2)
- Tropoxane
- WF-23
- WF-33
- WF-60
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Others |
- 1-(Thiophen-2-yl)-2-aminopropane
- 2-Amino-1,2-dihydronaphthalene
- 2-Aminoindane
- 2-Aminotetralin
- 2-MDP
- 2-Phenylcyclohexylamine
- 2-Phenyl-3,6-dimethylmorpholine
- 3-Benzhydrylmorpholine
- 3,3-Diphenylcyclobutanamine
- 5-(2-Aminopropyl)indole
- 5-Iodo-2-aminoindane
- AL-1095
- Amfonelic acid
- Amineptine
- Amiphenazole
- Atipamezole
- Atomoxetine
- Bemegride
- Benzydamine
- BTQ
- BTS 74,398
- Camfetamine
- Carphedon
- Ciclazindol
- Cilobamine
- Clofenciclan
- Cropropamide
- Crotetamide
- Cypenamine
- D-161
- Diclofensine
- Dimethocaine
- Efaroxan
- Etamivan
- EXP-561
- Fencamfamine
- Fenpentadiol
- Feprosidnine
- G-130
- Gamfexine
- Gilutensin
- GSK1360707F
- GYKI-52895
- Hexacyclonate
- Idazoxan
- Indanorex
- Indatraline
- JNJ-7925476
- JZ-IV-10
- Lazabemide
- Leptacline
- Levopropylhexedrine
- Lomevactone
- LR-5182
- Mazindol
- Meclofenoxate
- Medifoxamine
- Mefexamide
- Mesocarb
- Methastyridone
- Methiopropamine
- N-Methyl-3-phenylnorbornan-2-amine
- Nefopam
- Nikethamide
- Nomifensine
- O-2172
- Oxaprotiline
- Phthalimidopropiophenone
- PNU-99,194
- Propylhexedrine
- PRC200-SS
- Rasagiline
- Rauwolscine
- Rubidium chloride
- Setazindol
- Tametraline
- Tandamine
- Trazium
- UH-232
- Yohimbine
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See also Sympathomimetic amines
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Psychostimulants, agents used for ADHD, and nootropics (N06B)
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Centrally acting sympathomimetics |
Amphetamine • Amphetaminil • Atomoxetine • Dexmethylphenidate • Dextroamphetamine • Dextromethamphetamine • Fencamfamine • Fenethylline • Lisdexamfetamine • Methylphenidate • Mesocarb • Pemoline • Pipradrol • Prolintane
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Xanthine derivatives |
Caffeine • Fenethylline
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Glutamate receptor |
Racetams
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Aniracetam • Nefiracetam • Noopept • Oxiracetam • Phenylpiracetam • Piracetam • Pramiracetam
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Ampakines
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CX-516 • CX-546 • CX-614 • CX-691 • CX-717 • IDRA-21 • LY-404,187 • LY-503,430 • PEPA • S-18986 • Sunifiram • Unifiram
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Eugeroics / Benzhydryl compounds |
Adrafinil • Armodafinil • Modafinil
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Histamine H3 receptor antagonists |
A-349,821 • ABT-239 • Ciproxifan • GSK-189,254
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GABAA α5 inverse agonists |
α5IA • L-655,708 • PWZ-029 • Suritozole • TB-21007 • ZK-93426
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Dopamine D1 receptor agonists |
A-77636 • Dihydrexidine • Dinapsoline • Doxanthrine • SKF-81297 • 6-Br-APB • Clozapine
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α7 nicotinic agonists / PAMs |
AR-R17779 • PNU-282,987 • SSR-180,711
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Prolyl endopeptidase inhibitors |
S-17092
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Alpha-adrenergic agonists |
Clonidine • Guanfacine
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Plants |
Paullinia cupana (Guarana) • Eleutherococcus senticosus
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Antioxidants |
Stabilized R-(+)-lipoic acid (RLA)
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Other psychostimulants and nootropics |
Acetylcarnitine • Adafenoxate • Bifemelane • Carbenoxolone • Citicoline • Cyprodenate • Ensaculin • Idebenone • Ispronicline • Deanol • Dimebon • Fipexide • Leteprinim • Linopirdine • Meclofenoxate • Nizofenone • P7C3 • Pirisudanol • Pyritinol • Rubidium • Sulbutiamine • Taltirelin • Tricyanoaminopropene • Vinpocetine • Phosphatidylserine • Tyrosine
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dsrd (o, p, m, p, a, d, s), sysi/epon, spvo
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proc(eval/thrp), drug(N5A/5B/5C/6A/6B/6D)
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Decongestants and other nasal preparations (R01)
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Topical |
Sympathomimetics, plain
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- Cyclopentamine
- Ephedrine
- Phenylephrine
- Oxymetazoline
- Tetryzoline
- Xylometazoline
- Naphazoline
- Tramazoline
- Metizoline
- Tuaminoheptane
- Fenoxazoline
- Tymazoline
- Epinephrine
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Antiallergic agents,
excluding corticosteroids
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- histamine antagonists (Levocabastine
- Antazoline
- Thonzylamine)
- mast cell stabilizer (some are also antihistamines) (Cromoglicic acid
- Nedocromil
- Azelastine
- Olopatadine
- Lodoxamide)
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Corticosteroids
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- Beclometasone
- Prednisolone
- Dexamethasone
- Flunisolide
- Budesonide
- Betamethasone
- Tixocortol
- Fluticasone
- Mometasone furoate
- Triamcinolone
- Ciclesonide
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Other nasal preparations
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- Cafaminol
- Calcium hexamine thiocyanate
- Retinol
- Ipratropium bromide
- Ritiometan
- Mupirocin
- Hexamidine
- Framycetin
- Hyaluronic acid
- Eucalyptus oil
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Systemic use:
Sympathomimetics |
- Phenylpropanolamine
- Pseudoephedrine (+loratadine)
- Phenylephrine
- Phenylpropylamine
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anat(n, x, l, c)/phys/devp
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noco(c, p)/cong/tumr, sysi/epon, injr
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Ophthalmologicals: antiglaucoma preparations and miotics (S01E)
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Sympathomimetics |
- Apraclonidine
- Brimonidine (+timolol)
- Clonidine
- Dipivefrine
- Epinephrine
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Parasympathomimetics |
muscarinic
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muscarinic/nicotinic
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
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- Demecarium
- Ecothiopate
- Stigmine (Fluostigmine
- Neostigmine
- Physostigmine)
- Paraoxon
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors/
(sulfonamides) |
- Acetazolamide
- Brinzolamide (+timolol)
- Diclofenamide
- Dorzolamide (+timolol)
- Methazolamide
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Beta blocking agents |
- Befunolol
- Betaxolol
- Carteolol
- Levobunolol
- Metipranolol
- Timolol
- Mepindolol
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Prostaglandin analogues (F2α) |
- Bimatoprost (+timolol)
- Latanoprost (+timolol)
- Tafluprost
- Travoprost (+timolol)
- Unoprostone
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Other agents |
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anat(g/a/p)/phys/devp/prot
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Ophthalmologicals: mydriatics and cycloplegics (S01F)
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Anticholinergics/antimuscarinics |
Atropine - Scopolamine - Methylscopolamine - Cyclopentolate - Homatropine - Tropicamide
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Sympathomimetics |
Phenylephrine - Ephedrine - Ibopamine
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anat(g/a/p)/phys/devp/prot
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