Cholinergic Receptor antagonist(Nicotinic) Flashcards
1
Q
Name the drugs that block nicotinic receptors?
A
Mmm Thick Booty SMH
Mecamylamine Tubocurarine Botulinum Succinylcholine Mivacurium Hexamethonium
2
Q
What is unique about Succinylcholine?
A
Depolarizing blocker: Overstimulation of nicotinic receptor, leading to desensitization of muscle unit to further ACh stimulation.
3
Q
What are the Non-depolarizing blockers?
A
Tubocurarine & Mivacurium
Can be reversed by AchE inhibiotrs
Muscle relaxant for surgery w/o deep anesthesia
4
Q
Treating bloodless field surgery?
A
Hexamethonium and Mecamylamine