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Cholinergic Flashcards

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Acetylcholine

A

Direct-acting cholinomimetic

Most rapid

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Bethanechol

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

Least rapid

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Cevimeline

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

Targets M3 receptors and is used for Sjogren’s syndrome (dry eyes + mouth)

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Pilocarpine

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

Uncharged

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Varenicline (Chantix)

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

Targets nicotinic receptors and is approved for smoking cessation.

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Donepezil

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

Uncharged - will go to CNS

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Edrophonium

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

Positively charged and reversible

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Neostigmine

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

Positively charged and reversible

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Physostigmine

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

Uncharged - will go to CNS

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Pralidoxime

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Cholinesterase regenerator

Used in addition to atropine to combat cholinergic poisoning

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Scopolamine

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Antimuscarinic drug

Used for motion sickness and in ophthalmology

Can cause drowsiness and amnesia

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Atropine

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Antimuscarinic drug

Used for GI disorders and in ophthalmology

Non-selective muscarinic antagonist

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Glycopyrrolate

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Antimuscarinic drug

Used for GI disorders

Charged

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Tropicamide

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Antimuscarinic drug

Used in ophthalmology

Uncharged - can enter CNS

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Ipratropium

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Antimuscarinic drug

Used for respiratory disorders

Charged

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Tiotropium

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Antimuscarinic drug

Used for respiratory disorders

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Darifenacin

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Antimuscarinic drug

Used for urinary disorders

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Oxybutynin

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Antimuscarinic drug

Used for urinary disorders

19
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Benztropine

A

Antimuscarinic drug

Used for movement disorders

Uncharged - can enter the CNS

20
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Mecamylamine

A

Ganglion blockers

Can cause sedation

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