atropinic

Term used to indicate a sharing of pharmacologic properties with atropine. This means blocking parasympathetic neuroeffector junctions leading to a constellation of effects including tachycardia, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation, mydriasis, cycloplegia, and other anticholinergic effects.

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at·ro·pin·ic (at″ro-pinґik) having actions similar to atropine, that is, antagonizing the muscarinic effects of acetylcholine.