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this agent has greater affinity for muscarinic receptors and used for postoperative and neurogenic ileus and urinary retention
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bethanechol
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only direct acting agent that is very lipid soluble and used in glaucoma
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pilocarpine
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agent used to treat dry mouth in sjogrens
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cevimeline
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indirect-acting ACh agonist, alcohol, short DOA and used in Dx of MG
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edrophonium
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carbamate with intermediate action postop and neurogenic ileus and urinary retention
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neostigmine
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treatment of atropine OD and glaucoma (because lipid soluble)- enters the CNS rapidly and has a stimulant effect which may lead to convulsions
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physostigmine
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treatment of MG
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echothiophate
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