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Ch 41: direct cholinergic drugs
Question | Answer |
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used of chlinergic drugs? | directly dtimulate cholinergic (parasympathetic) response in te body by directly stimulating cholergic receptors |
most drugs in the direct cholinergic receptor category stimulate which cholinergic receptors? | muscarinic receptors. they are muscarinic agonists. |
major ADR of direct cholinergic drugs? | diaphoresis (sweating), flushing, increased urinary urgency, nausea, diarrhea |
used for atonic bladder, especially wen the patient is postpartum, to increase bladder's tonicity | bethanechol |
use dvia eyedrops for acute angle glaucoma. serves to cause miosis, allowing for better drainage of aqueous humor htrough the canal of schlemm. also the most potent stimulator for glandular secretion if used systemically | pilocarpine |
only used via eyedrops for glaucoma. has the MOA similar to pilocarpine. has very long duration with high potency | carbachol |