MUSCARINIC CHOLINERGIC AGONIST
\mˌʌskɐɹˈɪnɪk kˌɒlɪnˈɜːd͡ʒɪk ˈaɡənˌɪst], \mˌʌskɐɹˈɪnɪk kˌɒlɪnˈɜːdʒɪk ˈaɡənˌɪst], \m_ˌʌ_s_k_ɐ_ɹ_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_k k_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_n_ˈɜː_dʒ_ɪ_k ˈa_ɡ_ə_n_ˌɪ_s_t]\
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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.
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