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what does the PNS regulate? involuntary bodily function (HR, breathing, BP)


what are the three neurotransmitters in PNS? epi, norepi, ach


sympathetic nervous system increase HR, dilate pupils, decrease saliva, dilate bronchi, glucose release, inhibit
urine, decrease pancreatic secrete


parasympathetic nervous system calm body, digestion, slow HR


Muscarinic Agonists - activates activity of ach receptor
- Produce effects through direct interaction with muscarinic receptors
- Parasympathomimetic agents


CHOLINERGIC DRUGS - Agents that influence the activity of cholinergic receptors
- most mimic or block the actions of ach


Muscarinic Agonists effects on heart bradycardia


Muscarinic Agonists effects on exocrine glands increased sweating,salivation, bronchial/gastric acid secretion


Muscarinic Agonists effects on smooth muscle - Contraction in lung (constriction)
• Gastrointestinal tract (increasedtone/motility)
• Bladder (contraction of detrusor)
• Vascular (relaxation, vasodilation, andhypotension)
• Eye (pupillary constriction and ciliarycontraction)


BETHANECHOL [URECHOLINE,DUVOID] Selective agonist at muscarinic cholinergic receptors


effects of BETHANECHOL on heart bradycardia


effects of BETHANECHOL on smooth muscle - Lung: Constriction of the bronchi
• Gastrointestinal system: Increased toneand motility
• Bladder: Contraction of detrusor muscleand relaxation of the trigone
andsphincter


effects of BETHANECHOL on exocrine glands Increased sweating,salivation, bronchial secretions, and secretionof gastric acid


effects of BETHANECHOL on eye miosis and contraction of cililary muscle


thereupetic uses of BETHANECHOL Urinary retention and off-label uses (used for ppl with leaking in their bladder)

, adverse effects of BETHANECHOL Hypotension
Increased tone and motility
Risk of bladder rupture
Exacerbation of asthma
Dysrhythmias in patientswith hyperthyroidism


OTHER MUSCARINIC AGONISTS Cevimeline
Pilocarpine
Acetylcholine


Cevimeline Derivative of acetylcholine which is used to treat dry mouth


Pilocarpine used mainly for topical therapy of glaucoma, decreased intraocular pressure,
used to treat DRY MOUTH


Acetylcholine Used for rapid miosis (pupil constriction) after delivery in cataract surgery

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