Anti-muscarinics

Question 1

What class of Anti-muscarinics are used most commonly in the VP?

Answer 1

Benzodiazepines

Question 2

What 3 things do Benzodiazepines help reduce?

Answer 2

1. Muscle spasms
2. Anxiety
3. Seizures (Because of muscle spasms)

Question 3

How do Benzodiazepines work?

Answer 3

1. They act upon the peripheral Benzodiazepine receptors
   Or
2. On the central gamma-aminobutyric acid type A (GABA-A) receptors in the CNS
3. Both having a direct action on smooth muscle

Question 4

True or False.

Benzodiazepines are most useful on long-term basis.

Answer 4

False.

They are most useful on a short-term basis.