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Pharm Cards Term 1 > Physostigmine (generic) > Flashcards

Physostigmine (generic) Flashcards

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Description

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Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor

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Actions

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Indirectly stimulates both nicotinic and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

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Indications

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Glaucoma, Alzheimers disease, delayed gastric emptying, anticholinergic toxicity with CNS effects e.g. atropine overdose, nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade reversal

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Toxicity

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Cholinergic reaction (DUMBBELSS)

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Other Facts

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Crosses the BBB so not used for myasthenia gravis (uncharged and lipid soluble), IV / IM

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