Which type of drug is commonly used to treat overactive bladder syndrome?

Anticholinergics are primarily used to treat overactive bladder syndrome by targeting the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the bladder. This action helps reduce involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle, which leads to decreased urgency and frequency of urination, making them highly effective in managing symptoms associated with overactive bladder.

Reversible cholinesterase inhibitors enhance cholinergic activity by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine, which would not alleviate the overactivity of the bladder but could potentially exacerbate symptoms due to increased acetylcholine levels.

Nicotinic agents primarily affect nicotinic receptors and are not involved in bladder control; they are more commonly associated with functions related to skeletal muscle contraction and autonomic ganglia.

Neuromuscular blockers are used to induce paralysis for surgical procedures and do not have a role in treating bladder conditions as their effect is to inhibit muscle contraction, which would not provide relief for overactive bladder syndrome.