Pilocarpine (Salagen) Flashcards
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Description
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Non-selective muscarinic receptor agonist
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Actions
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Muscarinic receptor activation
3
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Indications
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Glaucoma, acute angle-closure, open angle glaucoma, decreases intraocular pressure and dry mouth / xerostomia, Sjogren syndrome or head and neck cancer associated
4
Q
Toxicity
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Reflex tachycardia (due to vasodilation), bronchoconstriction, increased secretory activity (sweat, GI/respiratory secretions)
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Other Facts
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Eye drops or oral
