Cholinergic Agonists Drug Names And Classes

Question 1

Bethanechol

Answer 1

Direct cholinergic agonist
Indication is urinary retention
Action: Act on cholinergic receptors in the peripheral NS to mimic effects of Ach and parasympathetic stimulation.

Question 2

Carbachol

Answer 2

Direct Cholinergic agonist
Indication: Induce miosis
Action: Act at cholinergic receptors in the peripheral NS to mimic the effects of Ach and parasympathetic stimulation

Question 3

Cevimeline

Answer 3

Direct cholinergic agonist
Indication: treat dry mouth
Action: act @ cholinergic receptors in the peripheral NS to mimic the effects of Ach and parasympathetic stimulation

Question 4

Pilocarpine

Answer 4

Direct cholinergic agonist
Indication Treat dry mouth
Action: Act at cholinergic receptors in the peripheral NS to mimic the effects of Ach and parasympathetic stimulation

Question 5

Neostigmine

Answer 5

Indirect acting cholinergic agonist.
Has a strong influence at the neuromuscular junction
Used to treat Myasthenia Gravis

Question 6

Pyridostigmine

Answer 6

Indirect acting cholinergic agonist
Has a longer duration of action than neostigmine
Used to treat myasthenia Gravis

Question 7

Edrophonium

Answer 7

Indirect acting cholinergic agonist
Diagnostic agent for myasthenia gravis
Used to treat myasthenia gravis

Question 8

Galantamine

Answer 8

Indirect acting cholinergic agonist
Available in solution for swallowing ease
Used to treat Alzheimer’s
Action: Blocks Ach at synaptic cleft which allows the accumulation of Ach released from nerve endings and leads to increase and prolonged stimulation of Ach

Question 9

Rivastigmine

Answer 9

Indirect acting cholinergic agonist used to treat Alzheimer’s
Available in solution for swallowing ease
Action: Blocks Ach at synaptic cleft which allows the accumulation of Ach released from nerve endings and leads to increase and prolonged stimulation of Ach

Question 10

Donepezil

Answer 10

Indirect acting agonist used to treat Alzheimer’s
Has a once a day dosing; available in rapidly dissolving tablet
Action: Blocks Ach at synaptic cleft which allows the accumulation of Ach releases from the nerve endings and leads to increase and prolonged stimulation of Ach .