Gastroenterology: Pharmacology - Antispasmodics Flashcards

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Mechanism of action of dicyclomine, hyoscyamine

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Inhibit muscarinic cholinergic receptors

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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

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Role of 5HT-3 receptors within the GIT

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Activate visceral afferent pain sensation (nausea, bloating, pain)
Increases colonic motility

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Adverse effects of alosetron

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Constipation
Ischaemic colitis

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