5 Questions
Which drug is the prototype drug in the group of anti-muscarinic drugs?
Atropine
Which plant is Atropine derived from?
Belladonna
What is the original use of Atropine, which gave it the name 'Belladonna'?
To dilate women's pupils
What is the classification of Atropine and Scopolamine in terms of their chemical structure?
Tertiary amines (alkaloids)
What is the route of administration for Ipratropium?
Inhalation
Study Notes
Atropine
- Atropine is the prototype drug in the group of anti-muscarinic drugs.
Atropine Derivation
- Atropine is derived from the plant Atropa belladonna.
Original Use of Atropine
- The original use of Atropine was to dilate the pupils in women to make them look beautiful, hence the name 'Belladonna', which means 'beautiful woman' in Italian.
Chemical Structure of Atropine and Scopolamine
- Atropine and Scopolamine are classified as tertiary amines in terms of their chemical structure.
Ipratropium Administration
- Ipratropium is administered by the inhalation route.
Test your knowledge on cholinergic antagonists and their role as anti-muscarinic drugs with this quiz by Dr. Manal Alem. Learn about the prototype drug, Atropine, and other plant alkaloids/synthetic/semi-synthetic options in this group.
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