Carbachol (generic) Flashcards
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Description
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Non-selective muscarinic and nicotinic receptor
2
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Actions
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Used as an ocular agent it causes miosis and increases aqueous humor outflow
3
Q
Indications
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Open angle glaucoma
4
Q
Toxicity
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Overdose could cause effects similar to nerve gas (SLUDGE DUMBBELSS) but as a topical agent this is unlikely
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Other Facts
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Topical, not broken down efficiently by acetylcholinesterase, therefore long duration of activity
