Friday, April 13, 2012

Cholinomimetics

Some Cholinergic agonists and their functions

Neostigmine → Myasthenia Gravis, PO & neurogenic ileus and urinary retention, Reversal of NM junction blockage

Pyridostigmine → Myasthenia Gravis (long acting)

Edrophonium → Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis (extremely short acting)

Physostigmine → Glaucoma (crosses BBB), and atropine overdose

Echothiopate → Glaucoma

Galantamine/ Donepezil / Rivastigmine/ Tacrine → Alzheimer's

Organophosphates

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