Cholinergic Receptor antagonist(Nicotinic) Flashcards

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Name the drugs that block nicotinic receptors?

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Mmm Thick Booty SMH

Mecamylamine
Tubocurarine
Botulinum
Succinylcholine
Mivacurium
Hexamethonium
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What is unique about Succinylcholine?

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Depolarizing blocker: Overstimulation of nicotinic receptor, leading to desensitization of muscle unit to further ACh stimulation.

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What are the Non-depolarizing blockers?

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Tubocurarine & Mivacurium

Can be reversed by AchE inhibiotrs

Muscle relaxant for surgery w/o deep anesthesia

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Treating bloodless field surgery?

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Hexamethonium and Mecamylamine

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