atropine is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. It acts by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the “rest and digest” functions of the body.
atropine’s mechanism of action involves binding to and inhibiting the muscarinic receptors in the parasympathetic nervous system, thereby blocking the effects of acetylcholine. This leads to an increase in the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the “fight or flight” response.
