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| atropine (AKA hyoscyamine and analogs) |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
racemic mixture of d, l-hyoscyamine. The l isomer is pharmacologically more active.
Homotropine is a semisynthetic analog of atropine |
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| scopolamine (AKA hyoscine and analogs) |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
Methscopolamine is a quaternary analog that does not cross the blood-brain barrier
pharmacologic effects and uses of scopolamine are generally similar to those of atropine except it has more of a CNS depressant effect (sedation and amnesia) than atropine
prevention of motion-sickness and vertigo |
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ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
nonquaternary antimuscarinic agent
intestinal antispasmodic for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome |
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| propantheline (Pro-Banthine) |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
antispasmodic effects (eg in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome)
quaternary compound with few CNS effects |
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ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
quaternary antimuscarinic agent (no CNS effects)
in anesthesiology as a preop medication to dry respiratory secretions and inhibit vagal reflexes
general purpose antimuscarinic agent |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
quaternary salt administered by inhalation for the treatment of asthma and COPD
few systemic effects |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
quaternary salt administered by inhalation for the treatment of asthma and COPD
few systemic effects
Longer duration of action |
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ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
centrally acting antimuscarinics used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease or drug-induced Parkinsonism |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
centrally acting antimuscarinics used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease or drug-induced Parkinsonism |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
urinary incontinence due to over active bladder. |
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Definition
| ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists |
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Definition
ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
urinary incontinence due to over active bladder. |
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ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
used to dilate the pupil for opthamologic examination |
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ACh/Muscarinic Antagonists
urinary incontinence due to over active bladder. |
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