Muscarinic Antagonists Flashcards
1
Q
muscarinic antagonists allow what system to dominate
A
sympathetic - all compete with acetylcholine
2
Q
prototype muscarinic antagonist
A
atropine
3
Q
what is atropine used for
A
bradycardia (stimulates sympathetic nervous system to increase HR) and antidote for muscarinic agonist overdose
4
Q
adverse effects
A
related to sympathetic nervous system-urinary retention, inhibits sweating (warn athletes to stay cool, prone to hyperthermia)
5
Q
what population of men wouldn’t you want to give atropine
A
older aged - retention (hard time peeing)
6
Q
best treatment for overactive bladder
A
bladder training
