Abstract
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a complex system of nervous and humoral mechanisms
that modulates the function of the autonomous or visceral organs. Autonomic control
of organs aims to maintain homoeostasis in health. Many drugs used in clinical practice
can have either primary or secondary effects on the function of autonomic nervous
system.
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Published online: July 30, 2022
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