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Anti-cholinergics
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- 1Primary Purpose1. limit salivation
2. prevent bradycardia (asso. w/ increased vagal tone)
3. increase heart rate - 2Secondary uses1. mydriasis
2. decrease lacrimation
3. bronchodilation
4. anti-emetic - 3Mode of actionCompetitive antagonism of Acetylcholine in the parasympathetic system and smooth muscles; parasympatholytics or anti-spasmodics
- 4Side effect1. ↓ intestinal motility (post-op colic)
2. Dry eyes
3. ventricular arrhythmia
4. Sinus bradycardia -> sinus tachycardia
5. 1st/2nd AV node block - 5Examples1. Glycopyrrolate
2. Atropine
3. Scopolamine
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- Renee Robinson
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