Fesoterodine

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Fesoterodine

Fesoterodine (pronounced: feh-soh-TEH-roh-deen) is a type of medication used primarily in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antimuscarinics or anticholinergics.

Etymology

The name "Fesoterodine" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "Feso-" is an abbreviation of the chemical elements iron (Fe) and sulfur (S), which are part of its molecular structure. The suffix "-terodine" is common among drugs that affect the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, indicating its mechanism of action.

Mechanism of Action

Fesoterodine works by blocking the action of acetylcholine on the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the bladder. This reduces the bladder's activity, decreasing the frequency of urination and the urgency to urinate.

Related Terms

  • Overactive bladder: A condition characterized by an urgent need to urinate, frequent urination, and sometimes incontinence.
  • Antimuscarinic: A type of drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine on muscarinic receptors.
  • Anticholinergic: A type of drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, in the nervous system.
  • Acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter, a type of chemical messenger that transmits signals across nerve endings.
  • Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor: A type of receptor in the nervous system that responds to acetylcholine.

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