Indirect Acting Cholinergic Agonists Flashcards
1
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Physostigmine
A
Permeates BBB.
Glaucoma
Antidote for atropine toxicity.
2
Q
Neostigmine
A
Selective for the nicotinic receptor at NM junction.
Myasthenia graves
Reverse neuromuscular blockade.
3
Q
Edrophonium
A
Short duration of action
Competitive reversible inhibitors
Anti-curare
Used to diagnosis myasthenia graves syndrome
4
Q
Pyridostigmine
A
Longer acting drug
Preferred for myasthenia gravis