Cholinomimetic (Direct agonists) Flashcards
1
Q
Direct agonists
Constricts pupil and relieves intraocular
pressure in open-angle glaucoma.
A
Carbachol
1
Q
Direct agonists
Urinary retention.
Activates bladder smooth muscle; resistant
to AChE. Acts on muscarinic receptors;
A
Bethanechol
2
Q
Direct agonists
Challenge test for diagnosis of asthma
A
Methacholine
3
Q
Direct agonists
Potent stimulator of sweat, tears, and saliva
Open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma,
xerostomia (Sjögren syndrome).
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Pilocarpine