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Direct Cholinergics
NERVOUS SYSTEM:Direct Acting Cholinergics
Term | Definition |
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Acetylcholine | Used clinically because it is broken down rapidly by acetylcholinesterase |
Carbamylcholine | Used to treat atony of the GI tract and to stimulate uterine contractions |
Bethanechol | Used to treat GI and urinary tract atony |
Pilocarpine | Reduces intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma and is used to treat keratoconjunctivitis sicca |
Metoclopramide | Used to control vomiting and to promote gastric tract emptying |