Anticholinergics Flashcards

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Atropine

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anticholinergic
Blocks parasympathetic effect on heart causing increase HR

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inhibitory effect on the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system causes

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Dilated pupils and blurred vision
Dry mouth and throat
Tachycardia
Hallucinations and delirium
Urinary retention
Constipation

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Anticholinergic medications can help reduce the symptoms of urge and overactive bladder by inhibiting the parasympathetic action on the detrusor muscle.

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Examples include: Oxybutynin, Tolterodine, Fesoterodine, Solifenacin.

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