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(5) Autonomic Nervous System Drugs I (Acetylcholine) Flashcards

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Methacholine

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Class-direct-acting cholinergic receptor agonist Effect- binds muscarinic receptors in airway Txt-asthma challenge test

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Carbachol

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Class- direct-acting cholinergic receptor agonist Effect-Constricts pupil &; relieves intraocular pressure Txt- glaucoma

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Bethanechol

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Class- direct-acting cholinergic receptor agonist Effect-stimulates bladder or GI w/o cardio involvement

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Nicotine

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Class- direct-acting cholinergic receptor agonist Txt- smoking cessation

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Pilocarpine

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Class-direct-acting cholinergic receptor agonist Effect-M1 receptor agonist for sweat, tears, saliva -contracts ciliary mm &; pupillary sphincter Txt-open&; closed-angle glaucoma -Xerostomia (dry mouth)

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Neostigmine

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Class-reversible cholinesterase inhibitor Effect-Increase ACh NOT in CNS Txt- Myasthenia gravis

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Edrophonium

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Class- reversible cholinesterase inhibitor Effect-Increase ACh Txt- myasthenia gravis diagnosis

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Physostigmine

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Class-reversible cholinesterase inhibitor Effect-Increase ACh & penetrates CNS Txt-Myasthenia gravis & “phyxes” Atropine overdose

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Pyridostigmine

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Class- reversible cholinesterase inhibitor Effect-increase ACh Txt-long-acting myasthenia gravis

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3 Reversible Cholinestearse Inhibitor Txt for Alzheimer’s Disease

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Donepezil, Galantamine, Rivastigmine

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Irreversible cholinesterase inhibitors

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Organophosphates (pesticides, sarin gas) Malathion (not hydrolyzed by insects)

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Signs of organophosphate toxicity

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SLUDGE- salivation, lacrimation, urination, diarrhea, gastric emptying DUMBBLESS- diarrhea, urination, miosis, bronchospasm, bradycardia, excitation of skeletal mm; CNS, lacrimation sweating, salivation

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2 methods to increase aqueous humor outflow for primary angle glaucoma

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Muscarinic receptor agonists Prostaglandin analogs

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3 methods to decrease aqueous humor production for primary angle glaucoma

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alpha-2 receptor agonists B-receptor antagonists Carbonic anhydous inhibitors

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Atropine

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Class-anticholinergic (competitive antagonist) belladonna alkaloid Effect-blocks M1, M2, M3 Txt-bradycardia &; cholinesterase inhibitor overdose

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Scopolamine

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Class-anticholinergic (competitive antagonist) Effect-greater CNS effect than atropine Txt-motion sickness

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Hyoscyamine

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Class- anticholinergic (competitive antagonist) Txt-GI spasms/ IBD

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Ipratropium; tiotropium

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Class- anticholinergic (competitive antagonist) synthetic Txt-Asthma/ COPD

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Dicyclomine

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Synthetic Anticholinergic for IBD

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Tropicamide

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Synthetic anticholinergic for topical eye exams

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Benztropine

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Synthetic anticholinergic for Parkinson’s and drug-induced Parkinson’s

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3 anticholinergic drugs for overactive bladder

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Oxybutinin, Tolterodine, Solifenacin

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Effects of anticholinergic drugs

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Mydriasis, sweating, decreased secretion, bronchodilation, increased HR, decreased GI motility, atonic bladder

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Contraindications for anticholinergic drug use

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glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia, dementia, delirium

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Signs of anticholinergic toxicity

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Increased temp, dry/ flushed skin, tachycardia, urinary retention, disorientation, cycloplegia, mydriasis

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D-tubocurarine

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Class- Non-depolarizing nicotinic ACh antagonist Effect- NMJ blocking Txt-mm relaxation during surgery

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Succinylcholine

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Class- depolarizing nicotinic ACh antagonist Effect- NMJ block Txt-sustained mm paralysis during sedation

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Cevimeline (Evoxac)

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new synthetic direct agonist for xerostomia and dry eyes used after radiation tx or for pts with Sjogren’s syndrome

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Components of FDA-Approved Drug label

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Animal Pharmacology Clinical Studies Indications & Usage Contraindications Precautions Adverse Reactions Overdosage Dosage & Administration How Supplied

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What is the Anticholinergic Risk Scale?

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  • ASR is a way to quantify the risk of drugs w/ anticholinergic properties on geriatric patients (in efforts to prevent delirium, falls & cognitive impairment) - The scale ranges from 1 to 3 points (3 = highest risk)
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Name 2 important drugs listed under the 3 point column of the Anticholinergic Risk Scale.

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  1. Diphenhydramine 2. Chlorpheniramine (These are both Antihistamines that have Anticholinergic properties)
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Signs of Organophosphate Toxicity?

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Organophosphates = sarin gas & pesticides - DUMBBELSS: Diarrhea, Urination, Miosis, Bradycardia, Bronchoconstriction, Excitation of Skeletal muscle & CNS, Lacrimation, Salivation & Sweating - SLUDGE: Sweating, Lacrimation, Urination, Diarrhea, Gastric Emptying

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Dose-Related Atropine Toxicity

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