Anticholinergics / antispasmodics 

What are Anticholinergics/antispasmodics?

Anticholinergics are a broad group of medicines that act on the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. They are also called antispasmodics.

By blocking the action of acetylcholine, anticholinergics prevent impulses from the parasympathetic nervous system from reaching smooth muscle and causing contractions, cramps or spasms. Anticholinergics are used in the treatment of some gastrointestinal and bladder conditions. They may also be used in the treatment of some respiratory or movement disorders.

Anticholinergics are a broad group of medicines that act on the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. They are also called antispasmodics. By blocking the action of acetylcholine, anticholinergics prevent impulses from the parasympathetic nervous system from reaching smooth muscle and causing contractions, cramps or spasms.

Antispasmodics. The antispasmodics are cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone, methocarbamol, and carisoprodol. They are thought to reduce muscle spasms that can accompany acute MSK pain.

Doctors may also prescribe anticholinergics such as orphenadrine as muscle relaxants. These drugs can be useful during surgery to block neuromuscular reactions and stop saliva production. Flavoxate and oxybutynin are antispasmodic agents, which means they can help prevent vomiting.

List of Anticholinergics/antispasmodics

A/B Otic (Otic)

A/B Otic (Otic)

Abacavir

Abacavir

Abacavir and Lamivudine Tablets

Abacavir and Lamivudine Tablets

Abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine

Abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine

Abacavir, lamivudine, and zidovudine

Abacavir, lamivudine, and zidovudine

Abaloparatide

Abaloparatide

Abametapir (Topical application)

Abametapir (Topical application)

Abatacept

Abatacept

Abatuss DMX

Abatuss DMX

Abavite

Abavite

Abbokinase (Intravenous)

Abbokinase (Intravenous)

Abciximab (Intravenous)

Abciximab (Intravenous)

Abecma

Abecma

Abecma

Abecma

Abelcet

Abelcet

Abemaciclib

Abemaciclib

Abilify

Abilify

Abilify

Abilify

Abilify

Abilify

Abilify (Intramuscular)

Abilify (Intramuscular)

Abilify Asimtufii

Abilify Asimtufii

Abilify Asimtufii

Abilify Asimtufii

Abilify Asimtufii (injection)

Abilify Asimtufii (injection)

Abilify Discmelt (Oral)

Abilify Discmelt (Oral)

Abilify Maintena

Abilify Maintena

Abilify Maintena

Abilify Maintena

Abilify Maintena Prefilled Syringe (injection)

Abilify Maintena Prefilled Syringe (injection)

Abilify Mycite (Oral)

Abilify Mycite (Oral)

Abilify MyCite Starter Kit (oral with sensor)

Abilify MyCite Starter Kit (oral with sensor)

Abiraterone

Abiraterone

Abiraterone

Abiraterone

Abiraterone Acetate

Abiraterone Acetate

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen

Acetazolamide

Acetazolamide

Acetylcysteine

Acetylcysteine

Actemra

Actemra

Acyclovir

Acyclovir

Adalimumab

Adalimumab

Adderall

Adderall

Advair Diskus

Advair Diskus

Advil

Advil

Afinitor

Afinitor

Agamree

Agamree

Agamree

Agamree

Aimovig

Aimovig

Ajovy

Ajovy

Albuterol Inhalation

Albuterol Inhalation

Albuterol Inhalation

Albuterol Inhalation

Aldactone

Aldactone

Alecensa

Alecensa

Alecensa

Alecensa

Alendronate

Alendronate

Alfuzosin

Alfuzosin

Alprazolam

Alprazolam

Alprolix

Alprolix

Alunbrig

Alunbrig

Amantadine

Amantadine

Ambien

Ambien

Ambroxol Hydrochloride

Ambroxol Hydrochloride

Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate

AndroGel

AndroGel

Apixaban

Apixaban

Aptiom

Aptiom

Arimidex

Arimidex

Aromasin

Aromasin

Atarax

Atarax

Atenolol

Atenolol

Ativan

Ativan

Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin

Aubagio

Aubagio

Augmentin

Augmentin

Austedo

Austedo

Auvelity

Auvelity

Auvi-Q

Auvi-Q

Avonex

Avonex

Azathioprine

Azathioprine

Azelastine

Azelastine

Azilect

Azilect

Azithromycin

Azithromycin

Azulfidine

Azulfidine