Gastroenterology: Pharmacology - Antispasmodics Flashcards
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Mechanism of action of dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
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Inhibit muscarinic cholinergic receptors
2
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Mechanism of action of alosetron
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5HT-3 antagonist: reduces nausea, bloating and pain (via blockage of visceral afferent pain sensation) and increases colonic transit time
3
Q
Role of 5HT-3 receptors within the GIT
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Activate visceral afferent pain sensation (nausea, bloating, pain)
Increases colonic motility
4
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Adverse effects of alosetron
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Constipation
Ischaemic colitis