Cholinergics Flashcards

1
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Acetylcholine MOA

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

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Bethanechol MOA

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

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Carbachol MOA

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

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Methacholine MOA

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

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5
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Cevimeline MOA

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

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Pilocarpine MOA

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Direct-acting cholinomimetic

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Varenicline MOA and generic name

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Chantix, Direct-acting cholinomimetic

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Ambenonium MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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Donepezil MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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Echothiophate MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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Edrophonium MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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Galantamine MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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Neostigmine MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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Physostigmine MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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15
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Pyridostigmine MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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Rivastigmine MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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Tacrine MOA

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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18
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Pralidoxime MOA

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Cholinesterase regenerator

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Scopolamine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, motion sickness and ophthalmology

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Atropine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, GI disorders and ophthalmology, cholinergic poisoning

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Dicyclomine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, GI disorders

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Glycopyrrolate MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, GI disorders

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Hyoscyamine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, GI disorders

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Cyclopentolate MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, ophthalmology

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Homatropine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, ophthalmology

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Tropicamide MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, ophthalmology

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Ipratropium MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, resp disorders

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Tiotropium MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, resp disorders

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Darifenacin MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, urinary disorders

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Fesoterodine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, urinary disorders

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Oxybutynin MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, urinary disorders

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Solifenacin MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, urinary disorders

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Tolterodine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, urinary disorders

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Trospium MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, urinary disorders

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Benztropine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, movement disorders

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36
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Biperiden MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, movement disorders

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37
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Orphenadrine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, movement disorders

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Procyclidine MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, movement disorders

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39
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Trihexyphenidyl MOA and clinical use

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antimuscarinic, movement disorders

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40
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Mecamylamine MOA

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ganglion blockers

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41
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MOA of Ach mimetics

A

mimic actions of ACh on nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

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42
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M1 receptor location and mechanism

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nerves, GPCR - Gq

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43
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M2 receptor location and mechanism

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heart, nerves, smooth muscle; GPCR - Gi

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44
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M3 receptor location and mechanism

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glands, smooth muscle, endothelium; GPCR - Gq

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45
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M4 receptor location and mechanism

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CNS, GPCR - Gi

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46
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M5 receptor location and mechanism

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CNS, GPCR - Gq

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47
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Nm receptor location and mechanism

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skeletal muscle, NMJ; pentamer - Na, K depolarizing ion channel

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48
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Nn receptor location and mechanism

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Postganglionic cell body, dendrites, CNS; alpha and beta, depolarizing ion channel

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49
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Effects of direct-acting cholinergic agonists on skeletal muscle

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nAChRs will cause muscle contraction, prolonged agonist will cause flaccid paralysis

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50
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Effects of direct-acting cholinergic agonists on parasympathetics

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miosis, negative inotropy and chronotropy, dilation of vessels, bronchoconstriction, increased GI motility, detrusor contraction, secretion from glands increases

51
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Effects of direct-acting cholinergics on eye

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contraction of iris and ciliary muscle, increasing aqueous humor outflow

52
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Effects of direct-acting cholinergics on CV system

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reduce PVR and changes heart rate, endothelium-derived relaxing factor is released and relaxes smooth muscle

53
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Effects of direct-acting cholinergics on GI and GU

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increase in glandular secretions, smooth muscle contraction and smooth muscle relaxation

54
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Effects of direct-acting cholinergics on CNS

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moderate doses cause an increase in cognitive function, higher concentrations can cause tremors and analgesia

55
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Effects of direct-acting cholinergics on PNS

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activation of autonomic ganglia, sympathomimetic on CV system and parasympathomimetic on GI/GU

56
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Clinical uses of direct-acting cholinergic agonists

A

Glaucoma, esotropia, GI/GU disorders

57
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Direct-acting cholinergic agonists in glaucoma

A

contraction of ciliary body, facilitating aqueous humor outflow

58
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Direct-acting cholinergic agonists in GI/GU disorders

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Bethanechol used for postoperative ileus, megacolon, urinary retention; pilocarpine and cevimeline increase salivary secretion

59
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Toxicity of muscarinic direct-acting choliniomimetics

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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary urgency, salivation, sweating, bronchoconstriction

60
Q

Major contraindications of mAChR agonists

A

asthma, hyperthyroidism, coronary insufficiency, acid-peptic disease

61
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Acute toxicity of nicotinic stimulants

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CNS stimulation, NMJ depolarization leading to resp paralysis, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias

62
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Chronic toxicity of nicotinic stimulants

A

increased risk of vascular disease, sudden coronary death, ulcer recurrences

63
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Acetylcholine clinical use

A

causes miosis

64
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Methacholine clinical use

A

bronchial airway hyperreactivity

65
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Bethanechol clinical use

A

urinary retention and heartburn

66
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Carbachol clinical use

A

glaucoma, produce miosis during surgery

67
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Cevimeline clinical use

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xerostomia in pts with Sjogrens

68
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Pilocarpine clinical use

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xerostomia, miosis during ophthalmic procedures, glaucoma

69
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Varenicline clinical use

A

smoking cessation

70
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Varenicline intrinsic activity

A

partial agonist that binds to a4B2 nicotinic receptors

71
Q

Varenicline causes the release of what NT?

A

dopamine - stimulating reward pathway

72
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AE of varenicline

A

neuropsych sxs such as agitation, depression, suicide ideation

73
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Chemical subgroups of AChE inhibitors

A

alcohols and carbamic acid esters, which reversibly bind to AChE; organophosphates, which irreversibly bind to AChE

74
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MOA of AChE Inhibitors

A

inhibition of AChE, resulting in ACh accumulation throughout the body and activation of nAChRs and mAChRs

75
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Duration of action of AChE Inhibitors

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alcohols and carbamic acid esters - short duration of action due to noncovalent bonds; organophosphates - very long duration, forms a very stable bond

76
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Organ systems effected by AChE inhibitors

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stimulate autonomic effector organs, stimulate CNS, depression after stimulation of CNS

77
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Effects of AChE inhibitors on CV system

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bradycardia, decrease in cardiac output, modest increase in BP

78
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Therapeutic uses of AChE inhibitors

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diseases of eye, GI and GU disorders, NMJ, heart, and Alzheimer’s

79
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AChE toxicity

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cutaneous vasodilation, anhidrosis, anhydrotic hyperthermia, nonreactive mydriasis, delirium, hallucination

80
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Common antidote for AChE Inhibitors

A

physostigmine

81
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AChE Inhibitor interaction with succinylcholine

A

enhance phase 1 block, antagonize phase 2 block

82
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AChE inhibitor interaction with nondepolarizing NMBA

A

diminish neuromuscular blockade

83
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AChE inhibitor interaction with cholinergic agonists

A

enhance effects of cholinergic agnoists

84
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AChE inhibitor interaction with B-blockers

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enhance bradycardic effects

85
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AChE inhibitor interaction with systemic corticosteroids

A

enhance muscle weakness

86
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Acute intoxication of AChE inhibitors

A

miosis, salivation, sweating, bronchial constriction, vomiting, diarrhea; CNS involvement may follow rapidly

87
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Antidote for AChE Inhibitor poisoning

A

atropine, cholinesterase regenerator

88
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Cholinesterase regenerator MOA

A

regenerate active enzyme from organophosphorus-cholinesterase complex via removal of phosphorous group

89
Q

Prophylactic agent for AChE inhibitor

A

pyridostigmine

90
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Pyridostigmine side effects

A

stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, frequent urination, HA, dizziness, SOB, peptic ulcer, blurred vision, watery eyes

91
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MOA of mAChR blockers

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parasympatholytic, block effects of PS autonomic discharge

92
Q

Clinical use of tertiary amines - mAChR-blockers

A

eye or CNS

93
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Clinical use of quaternary amines - mAChR-blockers

A

peripheral nervous system

94
Q

Half life and excretion of atropine

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2 hours; 60% excreted in urine, 40% eliminated by phase I and II reactions

95
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Intrinsic activity of atropine

A

reversible antagonist

96
Q

Tissues most sensitive to atropine

A

salivary, bronchial, sweat glands

97
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mAChR blockers on CNS

A

longer lasting sedative effect, can reduce tremor associated with Parkinson’s disease, prevents motion sickness

98
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mAChR blockers on eye

A

block papillary constrictor muscle resulting in dilation, weaken contraction of ciliary muscle which prevents accommodation, and reduces lacrimal secretion

99
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mAChR blockers on CV system

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tachycardia may occur, no significant changes

100
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mAChR blockers on respiratory

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bronchodilation and reduced secretion

101
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mAChR blockers on GI

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decrease salivary secretion, other GI secretions are most unaffected, gastric emptying is prolonged, smooth muscle relaxation

102
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mAChR blockers on GU

A

relax smooth m. of ureters and bladder to slow voiding

103
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mAChR blockers on sweat glands

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suppression of thermoregulatory sweating, inhibits sympathetic cholinergic nerve fibers

104
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Cholinergic antagonists for parkinson disease

A

reduce tremor, benzotropine and trihexyphenidyl

105
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Cholinergic antagonists for motion sickness

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vestibular disorders, scopolamine

106
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Cholinergic antagonists for anesthesia

A

atropine blocks vagal reflexes

107
Q

Cholinergic antagonists for ophthalmologic disorders

A

retina examination facilitated by mydriasis

108
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Cholinergic antagonists for respiratory disorders

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ipratropium used as first-line therapy, tiotropium may also be used

109
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Cholinergic antagonists in CV disorders

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atropine used for symptomatic bradycardia and hyperactive carotid sinus reflexes

110
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Cholinergic antagonists in GI disorders

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travelers diarrhea, conditions of hypermotility

111
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Cholinergic antagonists in urinary disorders

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relief of urinary urgency; generally will be selective for M3 receptor

112
Q

cholinergic poisoning antidote

A

pralidoxime

113
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AE of mAChR antagonists

A

block of parasympathetic function, hyperthermic effects

114
Q

Contraindication of mAChR antagonists

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glaucoma, men with prostatic hyperplasia, acid-peptic diseases (can slow gastric emptying)

115
Q

Pirenzepine selectivity and MOA

A

M1, inhibits gastric secretion by acting at the ganaglia

116
Q

Chemistry of ganglion-blocking drugs

A

synthetic amines

117
Q

MOA Ganglion-blocking drugs

A

block action of ACh and similar agonists at nAChRs of both parasympathetic and sympathetic autonomic ganglia, block autonomic outflow

118
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Nerve effects of ganglion-blocking drugs

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enhance sympathetic tone, sedation, tremor, choreiform movements, mental aberrations

119
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Eye effects of ganglion-blocking drugs

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cycloplegia with loss of accommodation, moderate dilation of pupil

120
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CV system effects of ganglion blocking drugs

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decrease in vascular tone, decrease in BP, diminished contractility, moderate tachycardia

121
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GI effect of ganglion blocking drugs

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reduced secretion and inhibited motility

122
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GU effect of ganglion blocking drugs

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urination retention or hesitancy, erection may be prevented

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Clinical applications of ganglion blocking drugs

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may be used for hypertension, but patients are not typically willing to use them due to toxicity