Bethanechol (Urecholine) therapeutic class and pharmacologic class
Therapeutic Class: Nonobstructive urinary retention drug
Pharmacologic Class: Muscarinic cholinergic receptor drug
Physostigmine (Antilirium) therapeutic class and pharmacologic class
Therapeutic Class: Antidote for anticholinergic toxicity
Pharmacologic Class: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
atropine (Atreza) therapeutic class and pharmacologic class
Therapeutic Class: Antidote for anticholinesterase poisoning
Pharmacologic Class: Muscarinic cholinergic receptor blocker
mechanism of action for bethanechol (Urecholine)
activate the parasympathetic nervous system directly/indirectly
induce rest/ digest response
uses of bethanechol (Urecholine)
- glaucoma
- urinary retention
- myasthenia gravis
- Alzheimer’s disease
adverse effects of bethanechol (Urecholine)
- profuse salivation
- sweating
- increased muscle tone
- urinary frequency
- bradycardia
mechanism of action of Physostigmine (Antilirium)
indirect acting parasympathomimetic
uses of Physostigmine (Antilirium)
reverses toxic and life-threatening delirium
adverse effects of Physostigmine (Antilirium)
- bradycardia
2. asystole
mechanism of action of atropine (Atreza)
inhibit parasympathetic nervous system
uses of atropine (Atreza)
- peptic ulcers
- irritable bowel syndrome
- mydriasis and cycloplegia
- bradycardia
- pre-anesthetic
- asthma
adverse effects of atropine (Atreza)
- tachycardia CNS stimulation
- dry mouth
- constipation
- urinary retention
- dry eyes
- decreased sweating
- photophobia
