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Which drug is the prototype drug in the group of anti-muscarinic drugs?
Which drug is the prototype drug in the group of anti-muscarinic drugs?
- Scopolamine
- Benztropine
- Atropine (correct)
- Tropicamide
Which plant is Atropine derived from?
Which plant is Atropine derived from?
- Hyoscyamine
- Deadly nightshade
- Belladonna (correct)
- Hyoscine
What is the original use of Atropine, which gave it the name 'Belladonna'?
What is the original use of Atropine, which gave it the name 'Belladonna'?
- To dilate women's pupils (correct)
- To relieve pain
- To treat muscle spasms
- To lower blood pressure
What is the classification of Atropine and Scopolamine in terms of their chemical structure?
What is the classification of Atropine and Scopolamine in terms of their chemical structure?
What is the route of administration for Ipratropium?
What is the route of administration for Ipratropium?
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Atropine's origin
Atropine's origin
Atropine comes from the Belladonna plant.
Atropine's initial use
Atropine's initial use
Originally used to dilate pupils, hence the name Belladonna.
Atropine's classification
Atropine's classification
Atropine is a tertiary amine.
Ipratropium's route
Ipratropium's route
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Prototype anti-muscarinic drug
Prototype anti-muscarinic drug
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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.
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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.
