Anticholinergic:Opposing the actions of theneurotransmitteracetylcholine.Anticholinergicdrugs inhibit the transmission of parasympatheticnerveimpulses, thereby reducing spasms of smooth muscles (for example, musclesinthebladder).Side effectsof anticholinergic medications include dry mouth and related dental problems,blurred vision, tendency toward overheating (hyperpyrexia), and in some cases, dementia-like symptoms.
