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bethanechol
muscarinic receptor agonist
(mimic parasymp. stimulation)
ACh+methyl and NH2 substitution; selective to muscarinic and resistant to esterases
carbachol
(Carbastat)
muscarinic receptor agonist
(mimic parasymp. stimulation)
NH2 substituted for ACh methyl, poor substrate for esterase)
methacholine
(Provocholine)
muscarinic receptor agonist
(mimic parasymp. stimulation)
ACh + methyl lowers interaction w/ nicotinic
muscarine
cholinergic agonist, natural alkaloid
muscarinic selective
pilocarpine
(Salagen)
cholinergic agonist, natural alkaloid
muscarinic selective
responses in:
cardiovascular
sweat glands
bethanechol
muscarinic agonist. +methyl&NH2 sub, less nicotinic&poor esterase substrate. used to stimulate smooth muscle post-op.
carbachol (Carbastat) (Miostat)
muscarinic agonist. NH2 substitution, poor esterase substrate. used for wide-angle glaucoma (constrict ciliary mm)
methacholine (Provocholine) (Mecholyl)
muscarinic agonist. +methyl, less nicotinic interaction. used to test fxn of muscarinic receptors, slow heart, test bronchial hyperactivity
muscarine
muscarinic agonist, natural alkaloid
pilocarpine (Salagen)
muscarinic agonist, natural alkaloid. CV responses, sweat glands sensitive. Acute glaucoma. Used to increase salivary secretions
nicotine
nicotinic agonist
varenicline (Chantix)
nicotinic agonist
ambenonium (Mytelase)
compet. AChE inhibitor. Carbamate. Used for myasthenia gravis. Lasts 4-8hrs.
edrophonium (Tensilon)
compet. AChE inhibitor. Simple alcohol. used in diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, ileus, arrhythmias. 5-15m action.
neostigmine (Prostigmin)
compet. AChE inhibitor. Carbamate. increases smooth mm. motility; used for paralytic ileus, bladder atony post op; Tx and Dx of myasthenia gravis; reversal of neuromuscular blockade (curare) lasts .5-2hr
physostigmine (Antilirium)
compet. AChE inhibitor. Carbamate. used topically for therapy of wide-angle glaucoma (acute) lasts .5-2 hr
pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
compet. AChE inhibitor. Carbamate. used in Tx of myasthenia gravis, pretreatment for exposure to nerve gases, reversal of neuromuscular blockade (curare). Lasts 3-6hr.
diisopropylfluorophosphate (DFP)
noncompet. AChE inhibitor. Organophosphate. Insecticide
echothiophate
noncompet. AChE inhibitor. Organophosphate. used for glaucoma. lasts 100hr.
carbaryl (Sevin)
noncompet. AChE inhibitor. Carbamate. Insecticide
malathion
noncompet. AChE inhibitor. Insecticide. used for Tx of head lice
parathion
noncompet. AChE inhibitor. used in insecticides, most common agent of O-P poisoning
tetraethylpyrophosphate (TEPP)
noncompet. AChE inhibitor. Insecticide.
sarin
nerve gas, highly volatile
soman
nerve gas, highly volatile
pralidoxime (2-PAM)
reverses noncompet. O-P ChE inhibitors by releasing phosphoryl moiety (before ChE becomes "aged"). 1-2g iv fixes nmj in minutes, less autonomic effect, low CNS effect
atropine
muscarinic antagonist. Competitive inhibitor. Lasts 5-10hrs. 3' amine. Distributes quickly. (-) resp tract secretions. Used for mydriasis, cycloplegia, urinary incontinence, adjunct for parkinsonism, overcome O-P poisoning. Salivary, bronchial, sweat glands most sensitive
homatropine
muscarinic antagonist. Competitive inhibitor. Lasts 2-4 hrs. 3' derivative of atropine. Used most as topical agent for mydriasis and cycloplegia
scopolamine
muscarinic antagonist. Competitive inhibitor. Lasts 5-10hrs. 3' amine. Distributes quickly. (-) resp tract secretions. Most effective anti-motion sickness med. Pre-anesthetic med.
methscopolamine (Pamine)
muscarinic antagonist. Competitive inhibitor. Lasts 5-10^2hrs. Quaternary derivative of scopolamine, lacks CNS effects of scopolamine, used for GI disease
trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
muscarinic antagonist. Competitive inhibitor. Lasts 3-6 hrs. 3' amine. Anti-Parkinson (less uncoordinated movement, salivation). Decrease extra-pyramidal side effects of anti-psychotics.
tropicamide (Mydriacyl)
muscarinic antagonist. Competitive inhibitor. Lasts .5-1.5hrs. 3' amine. Used topically for ocular Tx. Mydriasis/cycloplegia.
cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl)
muscarinic antagonist. Competitive inhibitor.
ipratropium (Atrovent)
muscarinic antagonist. Competitive inhibitor. Quaternary derivative of atropine. Used as aerosol to dilate bronchi and minimize mucociliary drying
tiotropium (Spiriva)
muscarinic antagonist. Competitive inhibitor. Used as aerosol to dilate bronchi and minimize mucociliary clearance problems. Longer acting
darifenacin (Enablex)
muscarinic antagonist. M3 selective (smoothmm). Longer duration of action. Relax mm of genitourinary
solifenacin (Vesicare)
muscarinic antagonist. M3 selective (smoothmm). Longer duration of action. Relax mm of genitourinary
tolterodine (Detrol)
muscarinic antagonist. M3 selective (smoothmm). Longer duration of action. Relax mm of genitourinary
mecamylamine (Inversine)
nicotinic nondepolarizing antagonist. 2' amine. Improve absorption from GI, given orally. Lasts 12hrs. CNS effects: tremors, confusion, seizures, mania, depression
trimethaphan (Arfonad)
nicotinic nondepolarizing antagonist. 4' ammonium. IV infusion (lasts minutes). Administered during surgery to minimize blood loss in operative area (lower arterial pressure to decrease bleeding)
succinylcholine
depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, inactivated by plasma cholinesterase
curare (d-tubocurarine)
nicotinic nondepolarizing antagonist. Long acting. Benzylisoquinolones
atracurium (Tracrium)
nicotinic nondepolarizing antagonist. Benzylisoquinolones
cisatracurium (Nimbex)
nicotinic nondepolarizing antagonist. Intermediate acting.
mivacurium (Mivacron)
nicotinic nondepolarizing antagonist. Short acting. Benzylisoquinolones
pancuronium (Pavulon)
nicotinic nondepolarizing antagonist. Long acting. Ammonio steroid.
vecuronium (Norcuron)
nicotinic nondepolarizing antagonist. Intermediate acting. Ammonio steroid.
demecarium (Humorsol)
compet. AChE inhibitor. Carbamate. Used for glaucoma (acute). Lasts 4-6hrs
cevimeline
used for treating dry mouth in Sjogren's syndrome
Acute closed angle glaucoma therapy
lower intraocular pressure by contracting ciliary body, better aqueous humor outflow, decreased secretion. Muscarinic agonist (pilocarpine) and AChE inhibitor (physostigmine) for acute - med. Emergency cases
smooth muscle motility stimulation
if NOT obstructed, bethanechol, neostigmine typically used in GI. Pilocarpine increases salivary secretion, cevimeline treats dry mouth
NMJ therapy
ChE inhibitors are used (edrophonium, pyridostigmine, neostigmine, ambenonium)
how to overcome toxicities of cholinergic agonists
atropine and/or norepinephrine
drug to use when mydriasis and cycloplegia both required
antimuscarinic drugs. Topical application of atropine (long), homatropine (intermediate) tropicamide (short) acting
CNS effects of antimuscarinics
anti-parkinson, anti-motion sickness, amnesia for surgery
tertiary amine antimuscarinics and uses
atropine, scopolamine, homatropine, trihexiphenidyl. topical use in eye, CNS effects, able to cross mucous membranes
quaternary ammonium antimuscarinic uses
charged N group, poor lipid solubility. Chosen to avoid CNS effects
cycloplegia
loss of accomodation
Benzylisoquinolones
neuromuscular blockers. devoid of vagolytic and ganglionic blocking activity (less cross reactivity); elicit some histamine release. D-tubocurarine, atracurium, mivacurium.
ammonio steroids
neuromuscular blockers. No histamine release. Some muscarinic block, eliciting vagal blockade and tachycardia. Newer agents eliminate tachycardia. Pancuronium, veuronium, rocuronium.
antagonism of neuromuscular blocking agents
cholinesterase inhibitor drugs: Edrophonium, Neostigmine (reversible, competitive). Drugs allow Ach to rise and compete of nm blockers