Autonomic and NMJ Pharmacology Flashcards
1
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Pilocarpine
A
a muscarinic agonist
2
Q
Eserine
A
Inhibits acetylcholinesterase
3
Q
Hemicholinium
A
inhibits Ach synthesis
4
Q
Botulinum toxin
A
inhibits Ach release
5
Q
D-turbocurrarine
A
An Ach non-depolarising blocker
6
Q
Succinylcholine
A
An Ach depolarising blocker
7
Q
Hexamethonium
A
blocks nicotinic receptors
8
Q
Atropine
A
blocks muscarinic receptors
9
Q
Amphetamine
A
increases levels of norepinephrine
10
Q
Isoprenaline
A
beta receptor agonist
11
Q
Monoamine oxidase
A
catalyses breakdown of norepinephrine
12
Q
Catechol-O-methyl transferase
A
catalyses breakdown of norepinephrine
13
Q
Guanethidine
A
inhibits release of norepinephrine
14
Q
Reserpine
A
removes norepinephrine from nerve endings