the paralysis and obstruction of the small bowel muscle, resulting from medications that block muscarinic receptors in this specific area. This may be a side effect of anticholinergic drugs, and may lead to death if left untreated.
ANTICHOLINERGIC ILEUS: “An individual was diagnosed with anticholinergic ileus when anticholerginic drugs paralyzed his or her small bowel and resulted in constipation. “