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GI: ANTIMUSCARINICS, CV + GI USE Flashcards

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ANTIMUSCARINICS: INDICATIONS

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  • Atropine, 1st line Bradycardia
  • Antimuscarinics (hyoscine butylbromide), 1st line IBS
  • DYING PATIENT, role in reducing copious respiratory secretions
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ANTIMUSCARINICS: moa

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  • Bind to muscarinic receptor where they are a competitive inhibitor of Ach -> PS effects
  • Increase HR + conduction
  • Reduce smooth muscle tone and peristaltic contractions
  • Reduce secretions from glands in (GIT + RESP tract)
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ANTIMUSCARINICS: ADVERSE EFFECTS

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  • tachycardia
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • Urinary rtn in BPH patients (due to detrusor muscle activity)
  • Blurred vision for near objects
  • Drowsiness and confusion in the elderly (atropine)
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ANTIMUSCARINICS: WARNINGS

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  • CAGLAUCOMA

- ARRHYTHMIA

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ANTIMUSCARINICS: INTERACTIONS

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MORE COMBINED WHEN THEY ARE COMBINED WITH OTHER DRUGS THAT HAVE ANTIMUSCARINIC EFFECTS - TCAs

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ANTIMUSCARINICS: EXAMPLES

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  • atropine
  • hyoscine
  • butylbromide
  • glycopyrronium
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