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Tox. Osweiller. Toxicants Affects The ANS Flashcards

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Amanita muscaria, A pantherina

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CHARACTERISTICS

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Contain ibotenic acid and muscimol, which compete with the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA

Seizures, opisthotonos, anticholinergic signs similar to those seen with atropine

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Atropine or atropine-like plants ( Datura, Hyoscyamus, Jessemine, physalis)

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Competitive antagonism of acetylcholine receptors at parasympathetic postganglionic nerve terminals

Tachycardia, GI atony, mydriasis, hypo-salivation, disturbed vision, hallucinations

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Glycopyrrolate

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Drug similar action to that of atropine, but does not cross the BBB, therefore no CNS effects

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Scopalamine

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Competitive antagonism of acetylcholine receptors at parasympathetic postganglionic nerve terminals

Tachycardia, GI atony, mydraisis, hyposalivation, disturbed vision, hallucinations

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