Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards
1
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Adrenergic drugs
A
phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
2
Q
Adrenergic-Blocking drugs
A
prazosin (Minipress)
3
Q
Direct acting Parasympathomimetic Cholinergic drug
A
bethanechol (Duvoid, Urecholine)
4
Q
Cholinesterase inhibitors
A
physostigmine (Antilirium)
5
Q
Cholinergic-blocking drugs
A
atropine (Atro-Pen)
6
Q
Drugs for Parkinson’s: Dopaminergic
A
levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone (Stalevo)
7
Q
Drugs for Parkinson’s: Anticholinergic
A
benztropine (Cogentin)
8
Q
Drugs for Alzheimer’s
A
donepezil (Aricept)