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Cholinergic and Adrenergic Drug Class Flashcards

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What receptors are associated with the parasympathetic system?

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Muscarinic and Nicotinic

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What receptors are associated with the sympathetic system?

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Alpha and Beta

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What is the Mechanism of Action of Cholinergic AGONIST

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Binds to muscarinic and nicotinic receptors

Acts like Acetylcholine

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What is an example of Cholinergic Agonist?

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Pilocarpine - glaucoma condition that lowers iop

Cap Colour : Green

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What is the Mechanism of Action of Cholinergic Antagonist?

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Blocks muscarinic receptors and inhibits binding of acetylcholine
Blocks Acetylcholine

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What are examples of Cholinergic Antagonist?

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Cyclogyl - dilating drop that results in mydriasis and cycloplegia
Homatropine - dilating drop the results in mydriasis and cycloplegia
Cap Colour : Red

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What is the Mechanism of Action of Anticholinesterase?

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Blocks the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine

More acetylcholine can bind to receptors

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What are examples of Anticholinesterase?

Carbonic Ahnydrase

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Azopt - glaucoma medication that lowers iop
Trusopt - gulacoma medication that lowers iop
Cap Colour : Orange

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What is the Mechanism of Action of Alpha Agonist?

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Mimicks the action of epi / norepinephrine by binding to Alpha 1 and 2

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What are examples of Alpha Agonist?

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Mydrifin : mydriasis and vasoconstriction
Cap Colour : Red
Alphagan : glaucoma medication that lowers iop
Cap Colour : Purple

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What is the Mechanism of Action of Beta Agonist

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Bind to Beta receptors : result is like epinephrine binding 2 receptors

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What are examples of Beta Agonist?

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Propine - glaucoma medication that lowers iop

Cap Colour : Purple

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What is the Mechanism of Action of Alpha Blocker?

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Blocks the alpha receptors on the dilator of the muscle of the iris

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What are examples of Alpha Blocker?

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Rev Eyes - medication to reverse dilation effects

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What is the Mechanism of Action of Beta Blocker?

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Blocks the beta receptors - may be selective for beta 1 or beta 2 receptors

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What are examples of Beta Blocker?

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Timoptic - glaucoma medication that lowers iop

Betagan - glaucoma medication that lowers iop

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