E1- Cholinergic Agents Flashcards
What are the effects of muscarinic agonist/cholinomimetics?
Bradycardia A lot of secretions Near vision accommodation Defecation Decreased intraocular pressure Urination Miosis Bronchoconstriction Vasodilation "BAND DUMB V"
What are the effects of muscarinic antagonist/cholinergic blockers?
Far vision accommodation/cycloplegia Increased intraocular pressure Tachycardia Mydriasis Bronchodilation Absent secretions "FIT MBA"
What is the main effect of neuromuscular blocking agents?
Paralysis of skeletal muscle
DO NOT produce unconsciousness or anesthesia because they do not enter the brain
How do depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents work?
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
What are the direct acting muscarinic agonist? (3)
Acetylcholine
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine)
Why does ACh have no clinical use?
Very short half-life, rapidly hydrolyzed by AChE
The IV infusion of acetylcholine is similar to parasympathetic stimulation except the decreased BP is caused by what?
Production of NO and cGMP by endothelial cells in the blood vessels
What is the MOA of Bethanechol (Urecholine)?
Non-specific muscarinic agonist with highest effects in urinary bladder and GI tract
Resistant to AChE
What is DOC for increasing GI motility and tx of urinary retention?
Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Does Bethanechol (Urecholine) cross the BBB?
No, charged ammonia ion prevents it from crossing BBB
What is the MOA of Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine)?
Non-specific muscarinic agonist
What can Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine) be used for?
Topical: closed angle glaucoma (not a DOC)
Oral: xerostomia
Why is Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine) not a DOC for tx of glaucoma?
Side effects (blurred vision)
What are side effects of Pilocarpine (IsoptoCarpine)?
Topical: blurred vision
Oral: sweating
Both: HA
What are contraindications of the direct acting muscarinic agonist? (Acetylcholine, Bethanechol, Pilocarpine)
Asthma/COPD
Peptic ulcer
Bowel obstruction
What are side effects of the direct acting muscarinic agonist? (Acetylcholine, Bethanechol, Pilocarpine)
Diarrhea Abdominal cramps Salvation Sweating Bronchoconstriction Blurred vision Miosis
Besides overdose, what else can cause muscarinic toxicity?
Mushroom poisoning
How does muscarinic toxicity present?
“SLUDGE”
- Salvation
- Lacrimation
- Urination
- Defecation
- Gastric distress
- Emesis
How is muscarinic toxicity treated?
Atropine (antagonist) and albuterol (beta agonist)
What are the direct acting nicotinic agonist? (2)
Nicotine
Varenicline
Does nicotine activate sympathetic or parasympathetic neurons?
Both
What is the effect of nicotinic on sympathetic neurons?
HTN, tachycardia alternating with vagal bradycardia
What is the effect of nicotinic on parasympathetic neurons?
N/V, diarrhea, urination
What are the effects of nicotine at low doses?
Increases alertness and attention
What are the effects of nicotine at high doses?
Tremor, N/V, increased respiration
What are the effects of nicotine at toxic doses?
Convulsions, seizures
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
What is the MOA of Varenicline (Chantix)?
Partial agonist on the nicotinic receptor subtype that stimulates reward system in the brain by releasing DA
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
What are some adverse effects of Varenicline (Chantix)?
N/V Constipation, flatulence Nightmares Mania, psychosis Anxiety, suicidal ideation
What are the indirect acting/cholinesterase inhibitors? (6)
Neostigmine Pyridostigmine Physostigmine Edrophonium Donepezil Organophosphates