Which of the following drugs is a classic parasympatholytic agent?
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Correct answer: Atropine
Atropine is a classic antimuscarinic drug that blocks muscarinic receptors in various organs. It inhibits parasympathetic effects such as salivation, bronchial secretions, and bradycardia.
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