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What are the effects of muscarinic agonist/cholinomimetics?

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Bradycardia
A lot of secretions
Near vision accommodation
Defecation
Decreased intraocular pressure
Urination
Miosis
Bronchoconstriction 
Vasodilation
"BAND DUMB V"
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What are the effects of muscarinic antagonist/cholinergic blockers?

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Far vision accommodation/cycloplegia
Increased intraocular pressure
Tachycardia
Mydriasis
Bronchodilation
Absent secretions
"FIT MBA"
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What is the main effect of neuromuscular blocking agents?

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Paralysis of skeletal muscle

DO NOT produce unconsciousness or anesthesia because they do not enter the brain

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How do depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents work?

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Initially depolarize the NMJ
If the depolarizing action is prolonged, the receptors desensitize, so that subsequent release of ACh does not have any effect and the muscle is paralyzed

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What are the direct acting muscarinic agonist? (3)

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Acetylcholine
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine)

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Why does ACh have no clinical use?

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Very short half-life, rapidly hydrolyzed by AChE

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The IV infusion of acetylcholine is similar to parasympathetic stimulation except the decreased BP is caused by what?

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Production of NO and cGMP by endothelial cells in the blood vessels

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What is the MOA of Bethanechol (Urecholine)?

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Non-specific muscarinic agonist with highest effects in urinary bladder and GI tract
Resistant to AChE

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What is DOC for increasing GI motility and tx of urinary retention?

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Bethanechol (Urecholine)

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Does Bethanechol (Urecholine) cross the BBB?

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No, charged ammonia ion prevents it from crossing BBB

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What is the MOA of Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine)?

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Non-specific muscarinic agonist

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What can Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine) be used for?

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Topical: closed angle glaucoma (not a DOC)
Oral: xerostomia

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Why is Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine) not a DOC for tx of glaucoma?

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Side effects (blurred vision)

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What are side effects of Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine)?

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Topical: blurred vision
Oral: sweating
Both: HA

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What are contraindications of the direct acting muscarinic agonist? (Acetylcholine, Bethanechol, Pilocarpine)

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Asthma/COPD
Peptic ulcer
Bowel obstruction

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What are side effects of the direct acting muscarinic agonist? (Acetylcholine, Bethanechol, Pilocarpine)

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Diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Salvation
Sweating
Bronchoconstriction
Blurred vision
Miosis
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Besides overdose, what else can cause muscarinic toxicity?

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Mushroom poisoning

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How does muscarinic toxicity present?

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“SLUDGE”

  • Salvation
  • Lacrimation
  • Urination
  • Defecation
  • Gastric distress
  • Emesis
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How is muscarinic toxicity treated?

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Atropine (antagonist) and albuterol (beta agonist)

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What are the direct acting nicotinic agonist? (2)

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Nicotine

Varenicline

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Does nicotine activate sympathetic or parasympathetic neurons?

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Both

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What is the effect of nicotinic on sympathetic neurons?

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HTN, tachycardia alternating with vagal bradycardia

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What is the effect of nicotinic on parasympathetic neurons?

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N/V, diarrhea, urination

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What are the effects of nicotine at low doses?

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Increases alertness and attention

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What are the effects of nicotine at high doses?
Tremor, N/V, increased respiration
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What are the effects of nicotine at toxic doses?
Convulsions, seizures
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How does nicotine toxicity present?
- Vomiting - CNS stimulation (seizures, coma, respiratory arrest) - Skeletal muscle depolarization (initial muscle twitch followed by depolarizing blockade and paralysis) - HTN - Arrhythmia
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What is the MOA of Varenicline (Chantix)?
Partial agonist on the nicotinic receptor subtype that stimulates reward system in the brain by releasing DA
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What is Varenicline (Chantix) used for?
Smoking cessation - Provides some nicotinic stimulation to decrease cravings as it releases a small amount of DA - Also blocks effect of nicotine if they do smoke
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What are some adverse effects of Varenicline (Chantix)?
``` N/V Constipation, flatulence Nightmares Mania, psychosis Anxiety, suicidal ideation ```
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What are the indirect acting/cholinesterase inhibitors? (6)
``` Neostigmine Pyridostigmine Physostigmine Edrophonium Donepezil Organophosphates ```
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What is the MOA of Neostigmine and Pyridostigmine?
Form covalent bond with AChE | Effects last 30min-6hours
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What are Neostigmine and Pyridostigmine used for?
- Myasthenia gravis - Reverse neuromuscular blockade following surgery - Postop/neurogenic ileus or atony of urinary bladder
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Can Neostigmine or Pyridostigmine cross the BBB?
No, quaternary ammonia ions
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What can be used to tx muscarinic antagonist (atropine) poisoning?
Physostigmine
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Can Physostigmine cross the BBB?
Yes, tertiary ammonia ion
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What is the MOA of Edrophonium?
An alcohol that binds briefly to AChE Reversible, very short acting (5-10min) Injection only
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What is Edrophonium used for?
- Dx and determine treatment dose for myasthenia gravis | - Reverse neuromuscular blockade in surgery
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Can Edrophonium cross the BBB?
No, quaternary ammonia ion
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What is the MOA of Donepezil?
Binds with AChE Well absorbed orally
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What is Donepezil used for?
Alzheimer’s disease
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What is the MOA of organophosphates (Di-isopropyl flurophosphate)?
Phosphorylate and form covalent bond with AChE, producing long lasting and irreversible effect “Aging”
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What is aging?
When one of the phosphorus-oxygen bonds on the drug breaks, making the bond to AChE irreversible
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How does cholinesterase inhibitor toxicity present?
“SLUDGE” - Salvation - Lacrimation - Urination - Defecation - Gastric distress - Emesis Miosis, sweating, bronchoconstriction, N/V, diarrhea Bradycardia and hypotension CNS effects Neuromuscular stimulation followed by blockade --> respiratory paralysis --> death
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How do you tx cholinesterase inhibitor toxicity?
- Atropine until pupils dilate - Administer 2-PAM (Pralidoxime) if less than 3-4 hours since exposure - Maintain respiration - Diazepam (Valium) for convulsions
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What precautions should you take when precribing 2-PAM (Pralidoxime) for tx of cholinesterase inhibitor toxicity?
Only prescribe if less than 3-4 hrs since exposure as only works before "aging occurs" DO NOT use if unsure if the poisoning is from an organophosphate
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What is atropine used for?
- Decrease bradycardia due to excessive vagal stimulation - Reverse heart block - Block muscarinic effects of organophosphate or mushroom poisoning - Diarrhea when combined with an opioid
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What are contraindications of atropine?
Closed-angle glaucoma | Benign prostate hyperplasia
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How is scopolamine administered?
Transdermal patch
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What is scopolamine used for?
Motion sickness
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What are some adverse effects of scopolamine?
Crosses BBB and can cause: - Drowsiness, short-term memory loss - Toxicity: hallucinations, agitation, coma
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What is Tropicamide (Mydriacil) used for?
Used to dilate pupils for eye exam (topical)
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What is Ipratropium (Atrovent) used for?
- COPD to reverse bronchoconstriction | - Occasionally used in acute asthma attacks
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Does Ipratropium cross the BBB?
No, quaternary ammonia ion
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What are Tolterodnine, Fesoterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin used for?
Overactive bladder (greater M3 selectivity)
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What drugs have greater M3 selectivity? (4)
Tolerodnine, Fesoterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin
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What is Oxybutynin used for?
To decrease bladder spasms
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What is Dicyclomine (Bentyl) used for?
GI antispasmodic agent to decrease abdominal cramping and tx diarrhea-predominant IBS
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What is the MOA of OnabotuliniumtoxinA (Botox)?
Blocks release of ACh | Injection only
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What is OnabotuliniumtoxinA (Botox) used for?
- Urinary incontinence in pts who are refractory to antimuscarinic drugs - Chronic migraine prophylaxis - Wrinkles
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What is an adverse effect of OnabotuliniumtoxinA (Botox)?
Asthenia (difficulties with speech, swallowing, numbness, ptosis)
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What is an example of a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker?
Succinylcholine
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What is the MOA of Succinylcholine?
Initial stimulation and contraction | Longer lasting than ACh --> receptor desensitization and blockade --> muscle paralysis
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How is succinylcholine administered?
IV only Rapid onset: <90 sec Rapid recovery: 5-10min
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What is succinylcholine used for?
Used to paralyze muscles for procedures where a rapid and short-acting effect is needed - Tracheotomy - Intubation
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What are contraindications of succinylcholine?
Hx of malignant hyperthermia | Extensive soft tissue damage/burns
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What are adverse effects of succinylcholine?
Hyperkalemia | Malignant hyperthermia
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How is malignant hyperthermia treated?
Dantrolene
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What are adverse effects of the muscarinic antagonists? (Atropine, Scopolamine, Tropicamide, Ipratropium, Tolterodine, Fesoterodine, Darifenacin, Solifenacin, Oxybutynin, Dicyclomine, OnabotuliniumtoxinA)
``` Mydriasis Cycloplegia Photophobia Tachycardia Dry mouth Dry eyes Decreased GI motility Urinary retention Little effect on CNS at low doses, but can cause hallucinations, delirium, and coma at toxic/high doses ```
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What are the muscarinic antagonists? (11)
``` "F SODAS DITTO" Fesoterodine Scopolamine Oxybutynin Darifenacin Atropine Solifenacin Dicyclomine Ipratropium Tropicamide Tolterodine OnabotuliniumtoxinA ```
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How does muscarinic antagonists overdose present?
- Hot, dry - Constipated, urinary retention - Dilated pupils, poor vision - Tachycardia - Agitation, delirium, dementia - Cardiovascular and respiratory collapse “Hot as a hare, dry as a bone, blind as a bat, red as a beet, mad as a hatter”
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How is muscarinic antagonists overdose treated?
Supportive | Physostigmine to increase ACh levels in the brain
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Does Succinylcholine cross the BBB?
Does not cross BBB | Do NOT produce unconsciousness
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Because Succinylcholine is hydrolyzed by plasma pseudocholinesterase, the addition of a ____ will delay recovery.
Cholinesterase inhibitor
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____ in pseudocholinesterase activity can prolong effects (last for hrs instead of min.)
Genetic variations
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How is Nicotine toxicity treated?
Anticonvulsants and assisted respiration (there is no antidote and have to just stabilize until nicotine wears away)
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What are the cardiovascular effects of AChE inhibitors?
While both sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves will be stimulated, parasympathetic dominates on the heart and will cause bradycardia and decreased cardiac output
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How can a non-depolarizing blockade be reversed?
By the addition of AChE to increased ACh

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