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04/30/2011

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acetylcholine (Miochol)
Definition
> used as ophthalmic for glaucoma or cataract surgery or for eye exam > causes miosis by contraction of sphincter muscles of iris > causes contraction of ciliary muscles, which opens trabecular flow increasing outflow of aq. humor
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methacholine (Provocholine)
Definition
> similar to Miochol, but Beta-methyl group gives more muscarinic activity by increasing 1/2 life of ACh
> mainly used to diagnose airway hyperreactivity in asthmatics (doesnt effect non asthmatics)
Term
carbachol (Miostat)
Definition
> similar to Miochol, but resistant to AChE hydrolysis d/t CARBAMYL group (lasts 6-8 hrs)
> has nicotinic and muscarinic effects
> used in glaucoma and for miosis in eye exam
Term
bethanechol (Urecholine)
Definition
> beta-methyl + Carbamyl group
> mainly muscarinic w/ slow hydrolysis
> Used for tx of urinary retention
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T/F. Organophosphates are reversible AChE inhibitors
Definition
FALSE. They are irreversible d/t long-term covalent bonds to serine esteratic site
Term
T/F. We have a 95% excess of AChE
Definition
TRUE
Term
What is the treatment for war gas or insectiside (organophosphate) toxicity?
Definition
Atropine and pralidoxime (enzyme reactivator)
Term
What are some of the other irreversible AChE inhibitors?
Definition
echothiphate (Phospholine)- miotic used for glaucoma diagnosis
malathion (Ovide)- used topically to treat external parasite infections and head lice. Humans cant convert it to malaoxon which is why it is so toxic to parasites but not humans
Term
which AChE-I is indicated for ACUTE episodes of MG? Which is indicated for chronic MG?
Definition
Neostigmine; pyridostigmine
Term
This reversible AChE-I is used for the diagnosis of MG, but not for treatment.
Definition
Edrophonium (Tensilon)
Term
tacrine (Cognex)
Definition
reversible AChE-I used for the SYMPTOMATIC treatment of Alzheimer's. Does not slow progression of Dz.
HEPATOTOXIC so not used much anymore
Term
donepizil (Aricept)
Definition
reversible AChE-I (piperidine type)
similar to Cognex, but NOT hepatotoxic
less periph. S/E b/c specific for CNS cholinesterase
Term
T/F. rivastigmine (Exelon) and galantamine (Razadyne) are reversible cholinesterase inhibitors used to treat Alzheimer's Dz.
Definition
TRUE
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T/F. Anticholinergic usually refers to antimuscarinic and antinicotinic activity
Definition
FALSE. Just antimuscarinic
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T/F. Atropine and scopolamine are tertiary amines that cross the BBB very well.
Definition
FALSE. Atropine does not cross the BBB very well. Scopolamine is much more lipid soluble and crosses BBB better
Term
What are the quaternary anticholinergic agents?
Definition
glycopyrrolate (Robinul), ipratropium (Atrovent), propantheline (Pro-Banthine)
Term
What works faster, atropine or scopolamine?
Definition
Atropine
Term
how do scopolamine and atropine vary in there effects on the body?
Definition
Atropine causes more effect on heart (tachycardia), bronchi (bronchodilation), and GI smooth muscle (decreases peristalsis) and scopolamine causes more mydriasis and more inhibition of bronchial sexcretions.
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