ANTICHOLINERGICS HIGH YIELD Flashcards
1
Q
what is the effect of anticholinergic?
A
block ACh at the nicotinic or muscarinic receptor
i.e. atropine, ipratropium, glycopyrrolate
2
Q
this is a popular anticholinergic that’s a prototype of the other muscarinic antagonist and found in plant like the belladonna
used for bradycardia, salivation, ophthalmology
A
atropine
3
Q
examples of anticholinergic uses for therapy?
A
scopolamine oxybutynin trospium solifenacin darigenacin tolterodine fesoterodine atropine dicyclomine/dyoscyamine glycopyrrolate and atropine ipratropium
4
Q
anticholinergic adverse effects and contraindication?
A
mydriasis
cycloplegia
dry eyes
especially,
glaucoma urinary tract obstruction GI obstruction peptic ulcer disease myasthenia gravis