Rated A+
Anticholinergic drugs treat
1. Asthma
2. IBS (GI disorders)
3. Overactive bladder (urge incontinence)
Anticholinergic drugs cause?
Bradycardia
Rescue drug for Anticholinergic toxicity?
physostigmine
Primary neurotransmitter?
Acetylcholine (Ach)
Rescue med for cholinergic overdose? What can we give to increase HR?
Atrophine
Monoamine Oxidaser (MAOIs)
reuptake of norepinephrine
First line treatment for seizures?
, Benzodiazephines
Benzodiazepines (lam and pam)
Avoid alcohol
** It prevents respiratory depression
Rescue meds for benzodiazepine?
Flumazenil
One common side effect for anti-epileptic drugs?
Drowsiness
what non pharmacological treatment for seizures?
Keto Diet
Benzos + barbs + muscle relaxants
work on Gaba
Side effect: drowsiness
Take a minimum of 6-12 weeks or 6 months
Parasympathetic nervous system effects
Rest & digest (peaceful)