ANS Flashcards
Direct Parasympathomimetic (Receptor binding)
Pilocarpine
Indirect Parasympathomimetic (Reversible ACh esterase inhibitors)
Neostigmine
Pyridostigmine
Physostigmine
Edrophonium
Indirect Parasympathomimetic (Irreversible ACh esterase inhibitors)
Organophosphates
Parathion
Malathion
Soman, Sarin
Toxic Parasympathomimetic
Organophosphates
Parathion
Malathion
Cholinergic Toxidrome (8)
Sweating, Vomiting
Crying, diarrhea
Runny nose, urination
Frothing at mouth, bradycardia
Antidote for Cholinergic Toxidrome
Atropine
Pralidoxime
Adverse effects of Cholinergic agonists
Salivation Diaphoresis (Sweating) Nausea Miosis Urinary urgency
Pilocarpine Indication and route administration
Glaucoma
Topical administration
Neostigmine MOA: Indication: S/E: Administration:
MOA: Reversible ACh-esterase inhibitor
Indications: Myasthenia gravis mx, Reverse NMS blockers
S/E: Diarrhea, salivation+sweating, bradycardia, bronchospasm
Administration: IM, SC, IV, DoA 2-4hrs
Pyridostigmine MOA Indications S/E Administration
MOA: Reversible ACh-esterase inhibitor
Indications: Chronic myasthenia gravis
S/E: Diarrhea, salivation+sweating, bradycardia, bronchospasm
Administration: Oral, DoA 3-6hrs
Edrophonium MOA: Indications: S/E: Administration:
MOA: Short acting reversible ACh-esterase inhibitor
Indications: Myasthenia gravis diagnosis
S/E: Diarrhea, sweating+salivation
Administration: Injection
Tacrine, Donepezil, Rivastigmine, Galantamine
MOA:
Indications:
S/E:
MOA: Reversible ACh-esterase inhibitor
Indications: Alzheimer’s disease
S/E: hepatotoxicity, GI distress
It is safe to use Neostigmine and Pyridostigmine with intestinal or urinary obstruction.
NO, is contraindicated in urinary and intestinal obstruction.
Activating Muscarinic receptors results in?
Miosis (pupil constriction) Decreased heart rate Bronchial constriction GI motility Relaxation of sphincters Increased secretions
Tensilon test is used for?
Diagnosis of Myasthenia gravis
Parasympatholytic drugs (Anticholinergics)
Atropine
Ipratropium
Scopolamine
Cyclopentolate
Antimuscarinics effects
Mydriasis (dilation of pupils) Reduced sweating Reduced GI motility and secretions Increased heart rate Bronchodilation Urinary retention Drowsiness
Indications for antimuscarinics
Parkinsons Motion sickness COPD Urinary disorder Cholinergic disorders
Atropine MOA: Indications: S/E: Administration:
MOA:
Indications: Refractive errors in eyes, Antispasmodic in GI, Anti secretory, bradycardia, Antidote for organophosphate poisoning
S/E: Dry mouth, blurred vision, tachycardia, constipation, urinary retention
Administration: Oral DoA 4hrs
Adverse effects of antimuscarinics
Blurry vison, urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia, drowsiness