1) Cholinomimetics Flashcards
What is the class for Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Direct acting carbamic acid ester
What is the mechanism for Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Direct-acting muscarinic cholinomimetic
What are the therapeutics for Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Post-operative and neurogenic ileus; urinary retention (bowel and bladder smooth muscle ACh-innervated)
What are the important side effects for Bethanechol (Urecholine)
SLUDGE
What is the class for Muscarine
Direct acting non-ester alkaloid
What is the mechanism for Muscarine
Direct-acting muscarinic cholinomimetic
What are the important side effects for Muscarine
SLUDGE
What is the class for Pilocarpine (Salagen)
Direct acting non-ester alkaloid
What is the mechanism for Pilocarpine (Salagen)
Direct-acting muscarinic cholinomimetic
What are the therapeutics for Pilocarpine (Salagen)
Glaucoma (ACh activates sphincter and ciliary muscles of eye)
What are the important side effects for Pilocarpine (Salagen)
SLUDGE
What is the class for Cevimeline (Evoxac)
Direct acting non-ester alkaloid
What is the mechanism for Cevimeline (Evoxac)
Direct-acting muscarinic cholinomimetic
What are the therapeutics for Cevimeline (Evoxac)
Dry mouth (in, e.g., Sjogren’s, post-radiation therapy; via increased salivation)
What are the important side effects for Cevimeline (Evoxac)
SLUDGE
What is the class for Nicotine (NRT)
Direct acting non-ester alkaloid
What is the mechanism for Nicotine (NRT)
Direct-acting nicotinic cholinomimetic
What are the therapeutics for Nicotine (NRT)
Smoking cessation (reduces cravings)
What is the class for Neostigmine (Prostigmin)
Indirect acting carbamate
What is the mechanism for Neostigmine (Prostigmin)
AChE inhibitor (short acting)