vagolytic (redirected from vagolytic agents)

vagolytic /va·go·lyt·ic/ (va?go-lit´ik)

1. pertaining to or caused by vagolysis.

2. having an effect resembling that produced by interruption of impulses transmitted by the vagus nerve.

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va·go·lyt·ic (vg-ltk)

adj.

Relating to or causing inhibition of the vagus nerve.

n.

An agent that has inhibitory effects on the vagus nerve.

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vagolytic

having an effect resembling that produced by interruption of impulses transmitted by the vagus nerve; parasympatholytic.

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vagolytic agents

includes atropine sulfate, glycopyrrolate, propantheline, isopropamide.