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cardiac stimulation
Peripheral vasoconstriction
Bronchodilation
Dilation of Pupils |
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Restoring rhythm in cardiac arrest
Elevating blood pressure in shock of all kinds
Constricting capillaries
Dilating bronchioles in acute asthmatic attacks, bronchospasm or anaphylactic reaction |
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Definition
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| prototype of the beta-adrenergic blocker |
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Definition
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Definition
hypertension
cardiac arrhythmias
angina pectoris
migraine headache |
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Definition
| Block the action of the sympathetic nervous system |
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Definition
Increased GI peristalsis
Increased contraction of the urinary bladder
Increased secretions
Constriction of pupils
Slowing of the heart
Lowered intraocular pressure |
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Definition
Non-obstructive urinary retention
Non-obstructive abdominal distention
Myasthenia gravis
Open-angle glaucoma |
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Term
bethanechol (Urecholine)
pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine) |
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| Actions of Cholinergic Blockers |
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Definition
Drying (all secretions decreased)
Decreased GI and GU motility
Dilation of pupils |
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| Uses of cholinergic blockers (anticholinergics) |
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Definition
Antispasmodic and antisecretory for GI/GU hypermotility
Preoperative and preanesthetic uses
Emergency treatment for bradycardia and atrioventricular heart block with hypotension
Dilation of pupils
Prevention and treatment of bronchospasm (atrovent inhaler)
Antidote of insecticide poisoning or mushroom poisoning |
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atropine
glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
scopolamine (Transderm Scop) |
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Definition
| Examples of Cholinergic Blockers |
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