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Does atropine block only nicotinic receptors?
Atropine does not only block nicotinic receptors but also acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors
Who and how was atropine discovered?
Atropine was discovered in 1833 by the German chemist Friedrich Ferdinand Runge (1795-1867).
Side effect of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution USP is taken by mouth?
Depending on how much you take, "death" is a possibility. Atropine is poisonous.The side effects of atropine when taken in ordinary therapeutic doses include dryness of the mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, tachycardia, palpitation, dilated pupils, difficulty in swallowing, hot dry skin, thirst, dizziness, restlessness, tremor, fatigue and ataxia.At higher doses, marked palpitation, restlessness and excitement, hallucinations, delirium and coma are possible, and in cases of severe atropine intoxication, blood pressure declines and death due to respiratory failure may ensue following paralysis and coma.
What is the bronchial hemorrhage?
hemoptysis
Which plant has the most cell secretions?
the plant have most cell secretions is calamansi peeling
Why atropine sulfate given pre-op?
Atropine is given pre- op because as an anti cholinergic drug, it reduces nasal (and gastric) secretions. The drug prevents the patient from aspirating nasal secretions while under anesthesia.
A drug used to increase the secretions and mucus from the bronchial tubes is called?
expectorant
What can you give someone who has the death rattle?
Atropine sulfate drops sublingually, scopolamine transdermal patches, robinul subcutaneous injections, or HYOSCYAMINE sublingual tablets can be used to dry the secretions that cause the "death rattle."
Why would atropine eye drops be used orally by hospice?
Atropine drops are often used sublingually in patients that are very close to death to help alleviate oral secretions.
Why atropine is given in bronchial asthma?
atropine is use to combat bronchospasm. most commonly as the ipratropium bromide. bronchospasm is one means by which asthma occurs. btw atropine is used mostly in emergency medecine. atrovent is used more for maintenance therapy
What is a chronic diseace that is an inflammatory disorder of the bronchial airways characterized by tightening inhalations and extra mucous secretions?
Asthma
Are ipratropium bromide and atropine nasal sprays the same?
Atropine nasal sprays improve rhinorrhea and postnasal drip. Ipratropium bromide nasal spray dilates and relaxes bronchial passageways. These two nasal sprays are not the same, they are used for two completely different medical issues.
Medication used to dry up secretions?
Anticholinergic drugs. Cholinergic drugs will actually increase the release of saliva and mucus from their respective glands.
Why do cold medicines contain an alpha-adrenergic agonist and atropine?
Cold medicines contain alpha-adrenergic agonist to help with congestion and atropine as an anticholinergic to deter abuse. Anticholinergics give you dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation when levels are above normal as in abuse. An example would be lomotil, which has diphenoxylate and atropine. Atropine is only used as a method to keep people from abusing the drug.
What are the active medicinal properties of belladonna?
Belladonna alkaloids atropine and scopolamine are anticholinergic, which means it works by blocking nerve impulses in the parasympathetic nervous system, dries up secretions of internal organs.
Why would a doctor prescribe atropine?
atropine
Does atropine cause tachycardia?
Check out the atropine page at wikipedia.org for your answer.
