preanaesthetic medication

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Muscarinic antagonist — In neurochemistry, a muscarinic receptor antagonist is an agent that reduces the activity of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. Acetylcholine (often abbreviated ACh) is a neurotransmitter, whose receptor is a protein found in synapses and… … Wikipedia
papaverine — A benzylisoquinoline alkaloid of opium that is not a narcotic but has mild analgesic action and is a powerful spasmolytic; does not evoke tolerance and has no addiction liability; used to treat male impotence by local … Medical dictionary
papaverine — n. an alkaloid, derived from opium, that relaxes smooth muscle. In combination with morphine and codeine (a mixture called papaveretum), it is administered by injection as a preanaesthetic medication and for relief of postoperative pain, but is… … The new mediacal dictionary
General anaesthesia — In modern medical practice, general anaesthesia (AmE: anesthesia) is a state of total unconsciousness resulting from general anaesthetic drugs. A variety of drugs are given to the patient that have different effects with the overall aim of… … Wikipedia
preanesthetic — Before anesthesia. * * * pre·an·es·thet·ic or Brit pre·an·aes·thet·ic .an əs thet ik adj used or occurring before administration of an anesthetic <preanesthetic medication> <a preanesthetic agent> preanesthetic or Brit preanaesthetic… … Medical dictionary

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