Anticholinergics

Last updated 15/07/16

Definition

• Class of drugs which antagonise the action of acetylcholine

Features

• Inhibit parasympathetic nerve impulses
• Muscurinic & nicotinic

Indications

Drugs

• Muscurinic
• Atropine
• Glycopyrrolate
• Benztropine
• Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
• Bronchodilators
• Ipratropium (Atrovent)
• Tiotropium (Spiriva)
• Nicotinic

Side Effects/Precautions/Contraindications

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