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ANTIMUSCARINIC DRUG
-block Ach receptors competively and prevent Ach from binding to them
Actions:
mydriasis,cyclopegia
antispasmodic (reduces GI activity)
reduces bladder + intestinal motility
antidote for cholinergic agonists
antisecretor (pre-op)
SIDE EFFECTS- blurred vision, tachycardia, urinary retention, constipation |
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ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENT
-motion sickness
-more effect on CNS
-must be taken before onset of motion sickness |
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| IPRATROIUM & TIOTROPIUM (**) |
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Definition
ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENT
-inhaled bronchodialators
-for bronchospasms in COPD |
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| Tropicamide & Cyclopentolate |
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Definition
ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENT
- opthalmic solutions for mydriasis & cycloplegia |
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| BENZTROPINE & TRYHEXYPHENDIYL |
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Definition
ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENTS
- treatment of parkinson's disease |
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NONDEPOLARIZING NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER
- binds to nicotinic receptors instead of AcH
-can produce respiratory paralysis & cardiac depression
- Antidote=Neostigmine & Pyridostigmine |
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DEPOLARIZING NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKER
- binds to Ach receptor and remains attached and continuously stimulates neuroreceptor, until the receptor becomes unresponsive to stimulus, so flaccid paralaysis occurs
-electroconvulsive therapy, endotracheal intubation |
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