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Flashcards in Cholinergic Agonists Deck (5)
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1
Q

Carbachol

A

N=M

  • decrease HR so dont give systemically
  • used in eye
  • will see predominately M activation
  • constriction of pupil (rest and digest dont need wide eyes)
2
Q

Nicotine

A

N»M

- drooling (N receptor on ganglion to activate muscarinic)

3
Q

Bethanechol

A

M»N

  • systemic use will decrease HR (stop it)
  • used locally in lungs and heart
4
Q

Organophosphates/carbamate insecticide

A
N=M
irreversible indirect acting agonist
- AchE inhibitor
- no "off signal"
- very worried about stopping the heart
- use Ach antagonist instead
5
Q

Endrophonium/neostigmine

A

N=M
Reversible indirect acting agonist
- AchE inhibitor
- used to enhance motor function