ACh Agonists/Antagonists Flashcards
where does Botulinum toxin bind
presynaptically to cholinergic nerve terminals
what is the MOA of BoNT
cleaves SNAP and VAMP to decrease Ach release
what are the uses of BoNT
cosmetic, muscle spasms, dystonia and spasticity
what splits Ach into Choline
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (pseudo cholinesterase)
What’s the difference between true vs. pseudo AChE
True: very fast, works @ all cholinergic sites, more sensitive to physostigmine
Pseudo: slower, works primarily in plasma, more sensitive to organophosphates
What is the route of elimination for Atracurium
plasma esterase
What is the route of elimination for Cisatracurium
Spontaneous chemical degredation-Laudanosine (Hofmann elimination)
What is the route of elimination for pancuronium
renal excretion
What is the route of elimination for Rocuronium
Biliary and renal excretion
What is the route of elimination for Vecuronium
Biliary and renal excretion; hepatic metabolism
What is the route of elimination for succinylcholine (depolarizing)
Plasma butyryl (pseudo cholinesterase)
What is the suffix for the majority of Nm blockers
“curium” or “curonium” (exception succinylcholine)
name a Nm blocker with the shortest duration of action
Succinylcholine
one side effect of succinylcholine is hyper/hypokalemia
hyperkalemia via efflux from muscles
What are the major side effects of succinylcholine
prolonged apnea, hyperkalemia, postoperative myalgia, malignant hyperthermia
What drug blocks muscarinic receptors
Atropine
What are Ach actions on the heart (M2)
SA node hyperpolarization, reduced force of contraction
What are Ach actions on the blood vessels (M3)
Penile erection, otherwise limited to skin of face and neck (vasodilation)
What are Ach actions on smooth muscle (M3)
Contraction of all SM; i.e. voiding of bladder, diarrhea, etc.; can induce asthma attack
What are Ach actions on the glands (M3)
Increased secretions
What are Ach actions on the eye (M3)
miosis (constriction); increased outflow and reduced IOP
What side effects can you expect in a patient taking a cholinergic drug
SLUDGE MOBBB
salivation, lacrimation, Urination, defecation, gastrointestinal distress, emesis, bradycardia, bronchorrhea, bronchospasm
What is the MOA of bethanechol and what are its clinical uses
muscarinic agonist; ileus, urinary retention
______ is used as a broncho provocative test
methacholine (muscarinic agonist)
cevimeline is used to treat ________
xerostomia
xerostomia can be treated with the muscarinic agonist, __________
cevimeline
what muscarinic agonist is used to treat glaucoma
pilocarpine
What is the MOA of pilocarpine
opens iridocorneal angle to treat glaucoma
what are the three synthetic reversible anticholinesterases that work on skeletal muscles
neostigmine, pyridostigmine, edrophonium
What two synthetic reversible anticholinesterases target the CNS
Donepezil and rivastigmine
what is the only naturally occurring reversible anticholinesterase?
Physostigmine
What are the common names for the irreversible anticholinesterases
tear gas and insecticides