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What is cholinergic and anti cholinergic drugs?
Cholinergic drugs are used for urinary retention, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma. Cholinergic drugs act like the neurotransmitter ACh (acetylcholine). Anti Cholinergic (also called Cholinergic blocking) drugs block the action of the ACh. Anti Cholinergic drugs are used foe pylorospasm & peptic ulcers, bladder overactivity, parkinson's disease
Is opiate a cholinergic antagonist?
No, opiates are not cholinergic antagonists. Opiates are a class of drugs that primarily act on the opioid receptors in the brain to produce pain relief and euphoria. Cholinergic antagonists, on the other hand, block the action of acetylcholine at cholinergic receptors, affecting processes like muscle contraction and neurotransmission. Therefore, opiates and cholinergic antagonists have different mechanisms of action and effects on the body.
What is the difference between direct acting and indirect acting cholinergic drugs?
Direct acting cholinergic drugs directly bind to and activate cholinergic receptors, while indirect acting cholinergic drugs increase cholinergic activity by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine. Direct acting drugs include bethanechol and pilocarpine, while indirect acting drugs include donepezil and physostigmine.
Is Wellbutrin an anti-cholinergic drug?
No, Wellbutrin (bupropion) is not an anti-cholinergic drug. It is primarily classified as an atypical antidepressant and is mainly used to treat depression and anxiety, as well as to aid in smoking cessation. Anti-cholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine in the brain and body, which is not the mechanism of action for Wellbutrin. Instead, Wellbutrin primarily affects the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine.
What are cholinergic stimulants?
they stimulate the action of ACh at post ganglionic muscarinic receptors.
When should cholinergic drugs be avoided?
Cholinergic drugs should be avoided when the patient has any sort of obstruction in the urinary or digestive tracts, such a a tumor, or severe inflammation which is causing blockage.
What is the purpose of cholinergic stimulants?
Cholinergic drugs are used for a variety of purposes, including the treatment of myasthenia gravis and during anesthesia.
How do cholinergic drugs control glaucoma?
Cholinergic drugs are also used in control of glaucoma, a disease that is caused by increased pressure inside the eye. The most common drugs used for this purpose are demecarium (Humorsol) and echthiophate (Phospholine iodide).
List the cholinergic drugs?
Anticholinergic drugs are substances used to help reduce and block the effects of acetylcholine. They are mainly used for the treatment of stomach cramps, motion sickness and ulcers. Some anticholinergic drugs include: Ipatropium Bromide Oxitropium Bromide Tiotropium Glycopyrrolate
How can excessive urination caused by cholinergic drugs be treated in a MG patient?
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Medications that stimulate the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system are said to be?
Cholinergic drugs
What do cholinergic drugs produce?
cholinergic drugs are to produce the same effects as stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. These effects include slowing of the heartbeat, increases in normal secretions including the digestive acids of the stomach, saliva and tears.
