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ACh/Muscarinic Agonist
limited use as a drug for the treatment of glaucoma
When it is administered systemically, it is very rapidly hydrolyzed by "pseudocholinesterase" in the plasma. |
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| carbachol(Isopto Carbachol) |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Agonist
resistant to hydrolysis by cholinesterases
stimulate both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors
topically in ophthalmology for the treatment of glaucoma |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Agonist
stimulates muscarinic receptors with little effect at nicotinic receptors
pulmonary function testing in asthma |
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Term
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Agonist
resistant to rapid hydrolysis
direct muscarinic agonist with little effect at nicotinic receptors
stimulate GI motility and treat urinary retention |
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Term
| pilocarpine (Salagen, Ocusert Pilo) |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Agonist
muscarinic agonist used in the treatment of glaucoma and xerostomia due to poor salivary secretion |
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