Parasympatholytics Flashcards
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atropine
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Class: anticholinergic
MOA: competes with acetylcholine for receptor sites, blocking the stimulation of parasympathetic nerve fibers
Pharmacokinetics: rapid onset; duration 4 hours; HL: 2-3 Hrs
Indications: symptomatic bradycardia
AR/SE: tachycardia, drowsiness, dry mouth, dilated pupils
Contraindications: known allergy, angle closure glaucoma, acute hemorrhage
Dosage: 1 mg IV over 1 minute; may be repeated every 3-5 minutes not to exceed 3 mg total.
