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Are anticholinergics muscarinic agonists or antagonists?

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antagonists

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Example of muscarinic antagonist for reversal of Bethanechol toxicity?

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Atropine

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MOA of Atropine?

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Will help the heart speed up by blocking the cholinergic receptors.

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Prototype for muscarinic agonist for urinary retention?

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Bethanechol (Urecholine)

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Therapeutic use of Bethanechol?

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urinary retention

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MOA of Bethanechol?

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Stimulates the release of Ach which activates the PNS

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What are the adverse effects of Bethanechol?

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Hypotension, bradycardia, increased tone and motility of GI, exacerbation of asthma, dysrhythmias in patients with hyperthyroidism.

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Sx of Bethanechol toxicity?

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profuse salivation, lacrimation, visual disturbances, bronchospasms, diarrhea, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiovascular collapse.

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What is the tx for Bethanechol toxicity?

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Atropine and supportive therapy

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How do we evaluate the effectiveness of Bethanechol?

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monitor I/Os

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Contraindications for Bethanechol?

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PUD, urinary or GI obstruction, coronary insufficiency, hypotension, asthma, and hyperthyroidism

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How is Bethanechol taken in regards to meals?

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PO 1 hour AC or 2 hrs PC to reduce gastric upset

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What are the 4 major symptoms of an overactive bladder?

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urgency, frequency, nocturia, and urge incontinence.

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Prototype for anticholinergic drug for overactive bladder?

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Oxybutynin (Ditropan XL, Oxytrol)

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Therapeutic use for Oxybutynin?

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overactive bladder

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Adverse effects of of Oxybutynin?

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anticholinergic effects: Xerostomia (dry mouth), blurred vision, photophobia, constipation, hyperthermia

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Symptoms of Oxybutynin overdose?

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dry mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, hyperthermia, hallucinations, and delirium; the skin becomes hot, dry, and flushed.

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What is the reversal agent for Oxybutynin toxicity?

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Physostigmine

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Available routes for Oxybutynin?

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transdermal patch and topical gel

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Oxybutynin is contraindicated in who?

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patients with glaucoma, intestinal atony, urinary tract obstruction, and tachycardia.

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Name 2 examples of PDE5 inhibitors?

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Viagra and Cialis

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What is PED5 enzyme?

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it converts available cGMP into GMP and the erection subsides

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Therapeutic uses for Sildenafil (Viagra)?

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erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial HTN

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Is Sildenafil taken in regards to meals?

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No, but high fat meals can slow down absorption

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When should Sildenafil be taken?
1 hr before sexual activity
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Interactions with Sildenafil?
nitrates, alpha blockers, and CYP40 inhibitors.
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Adverse effects of Sildenafil?
Hypotension, priapism, HA, dyspepsia, flushing, nasal congestion, diarrhea, rash, dizziness, mild transient visual disturbances, intensification of OSA.
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Rare side effects of Sildenafil?
Nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NION) and sudden hearing loss.
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Who should be cautious with Sildenafil?
men with recent MI, stroke, or life threatening dysrhythmia in the past 6 months; resting hypotension (<90/50); resting HTN (>170/110); heart failure; unstable angina
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Which PDE5 inhibitor lasts the longest (36 hours)?
Tadalafil (Cialis)
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Adverse effects of Taldalafil?
Headache, dyspepsia, back pain, myalgia, limb pain, flushing, nasal congestion. Can also be associated with NAION and sudden hearing loss.
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Meds to avoid while taking Taldalfil?
nitrates and alpha blockers except Tamsulosin (Flomax)
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Food interactions with Sildenafil?
grapefruit juice
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Two types of obstructions that cause BPH?
mechanical and dynamic obstruction
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What is a mechanical obstruction?
when there is an overgrowth of epithelial cells
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What is a dynamic obstruction?
When there is an overgrowth of smooth muscle cells. The prostate is not enlarged, but still same problem.
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Which drug can decrease epithelial overgrowth in BPH?
Finesteride (Proscar)
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Therapeutic use for Finasteride?
BPH for individuals with very large prostates
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Adverse effects of Finasteride?
Decreases ejaculation volume and libido, gynecomastia.
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Black box warning for Finasteride?
teratogenic to male fetus
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Effects of Finasteride when taken in smaller doses?
propecia-promotes hair growth
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When will Finasteride produce improved urination?
3-6 months
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How does Finasteride affect PSA levels?
may decrease them
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Interactions with Finasteride?
anticholinergics and testosterone
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Which alpha 1 adrenergic antagonist is approved for tx of BPH?
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
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Therapeutic use for Tamsulosin?
BPH with small prostates/dynamic obstruction
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Off-label use for Flomax?
urinary hesitancy or retention in women
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MOA of Flomax?
Relaxes urethra neck and prostate; selective for alpha1a receptors (will not affect BP)
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Adverse effects of Tamsulosin?
Abnormal ejaculation (ejaculation failure, reduced volume, retrograde ejaculation)
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Interactions with Tamsulosin?
anticholinergics and testosterone
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Does Flomax lower PSA levels?
No
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When should Flomax be taken?
30 min after same meal QD
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How is effectiveness of Tamsulosin evaluated?
noting decreased urinary frequency, hesitancy, urgency, dribbling, nocturia

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