Cholinergic Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Alpha 1 blocker
A
Lower BP, orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia(
Relax bladder neck and prostate (if you have BPH you want to give this)
Miosis
Priapism ( long period without an erection )
Low ejaculation and anorgasmia
2
Q
Beta 1 Blocker
A
Decrease contractility (negative inotrope)
Decrease pulse rate (negative chronotrope)
3
Q
Alzheimer’s drug
Donepezil and memantine
A
MOA: prevents the breakdown of ACh= more ACh in neuron synapses
