Which pharmacological mechanism describes indirect parasympathomimetic drugs?
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Correct answer: Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase
Indirect parasympathomimetics inhibit acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine. This increases acetylcholine levels and enhances cholinergic transmission.
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