A drug that binds at a postsynaptic site different from that of the neurotransmitter and facilitates the opening of ion channels would be termed a(n)

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A drug that binds at a postsynaptic site different from that of the neurotransmitter and facilitates the opening of ion channels is classified as an indirect agonist. This is because, although it does not directly mimic the action of the neurotransmitter, it facilitates the neurotransmitter's action on the ion channels, resulting in an increase in neurotransmitter activity.

A Drug That Binds at a Postsynaptic Site Different from That