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Effects of Pilocarpine on Exocrine Glands and Smooth Muscles

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What is a major reason why Acetylcholine (ACh) is not used clinically?

Effective orally

Limited spread effect

Long duration of action (correct)

Causes hypotension

Which choline ester is used for the treatment of postoperative and postpartum urinary retention?

Bethanechol (correct)

Atropine

Scopolamine

Methacholine

What is a common side effect observed with choline esters?

Increased heart rate

Bronchodilation

Nausea and vomiting (correct)

Hypertension

Why is Methacholine rarely used?

Strong action on the cardiovascular system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main therapeutic use of Acetylcholine (ACh) when used topically to the eye?

Induction of miosis preoperatively Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for cholinergic agonists?

Bronchial asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic use of choline esters?

Management of glaucoma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a therapeutic use of direct acting cholinergic agents?

Relief of urinary retention Signup and view all the answers

For which condition are indirect acting parasympathomimetics commonly used?

Myasthenia gravis Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential therapeutic effect of reversible cholinesterase inhibitors?

Improved cognition Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT commonly treated with direct acting cholinergic agents?

Alzheimer's disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential side effect of using indirect acting parasympathomimetics?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic use of pilocarpine when administered orally?

Treatment of xerostomia Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT a therapeutic use of pilocarpine?

Mydriatic effect of atropine Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic use of cevimeline primarily related to?

Sjogren's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the therapeutic effect of pilocarpine on exocrine glands?

Increases salivary gland secretion Signup and view all the answers

In which condition would pilocarpine be least likely prescribed?

Bronchospasm Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes cevimeline from pilocarpine in terms of therapeutic use?

Enhanced lacrimal secretions in xerostomia Signup and view all the answers