Cholinomimetics Flashcards
Pilocarpine (Salagen) Class
Direct Acting non-ester
Pilocarpine MOA
Direct acting muscarinic cholinomimetic
Pilocarpine (Salagen) Treatments
Glaucoma
ACh activates sphincter and ciliary muscle constriction to increase drainage of aqueous humor and decrease IO pressure
Pilocarpine (Salagen) Side Effects
SLUDGE
Cevimeline (Evoxac) Class
Direct Acting non-ester
Cevimeline (Evoxac) MOA
Direct acting muscarinic cholinomimetic
Cevimeline (Evoxac) Treatments
Dry mouth (ex. Sjogen’s, post radiation therapy; via increased salivation)
Nicotine (NRT) Class
Direct Acting non-ester
Nicotine (NRT) MOA
Direct acting nicotinic cholinomimetic, reduces cravings
Nicotine (NRT) Treatment
Smoking cessation
Cevimeline (Evoxac) Side effects
SLUDGE
Neostigmine Class
Indirect Acting
Neostigmine MOA
AChE Inhibitor (Short Acting)
Neostigmine Treatment
Post-operative and neurogenic ileus, urinary retention, myasthenia gravis (increasesmuscle strength for 0.5-2 hrs), reversal of neuromuscular blockade
Donepezil (Aricept) Class
Indirect Acting non-ester
Donepezil (Aricept) MOA
AChE Inhibitor
Donepezil (Aricept) Treatment
Alzheimer’s (amplifies endogenous ACh in brain)
Edrophonium (Enlon) Class
Indirect acting non-ester