*cholinergic blocking drugs Flashcards
what is the general MOA of cholinergic blocking drugs
block or inhibit the actions of acetylcholine
what drug class do atropine and scopolamine belong to
natural plant alkaloids
what drug class do glycopyrrolate, oxybutynin and tolterodine belong to
synthetic and semisynthetic
what are the typical drug effects of colinergic blocking drugs
increased HR, bronchial dilation, dry mucous membranes
what do high doses of cholinergic blocking drugs do
increased heart rate
what do low doses of cholinergic blocking drugs do
slow HR
what is atropine primarily used for
cardiovascular disorders
what is used to treat cholinergic blocking toxicity
physostigmine
what does amantadine, antihistamines, phenothiazines and digoxin do when taking cholinergic blocking drugs
increase the effects of the cholinergic blocking drugs
what does glycopyrrolate treat
preoperative reduction of salivation
what does oxybutynin treat
overactive bladder
what does scopolamine treat
motion sickness
what does tolterodine treat
urinary urgency, incontinence
