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Which drug is primarily used as an alternative treatment when allergic reactions to atropine occur?
Which drug is primarily used as an alternative treatment when allergic reactions to atropine occur?
What is the main clinical use of Homatropine?
What is the main clinical use of Homatropine?
In terms of potency compared to atropine, how potent is Homatropine?
In terms of potency compared to atropine, how potent is Homatropine?
Which drug has a mydriatic and cycloplegic effect that lasts approximately 24 hours?
Which drug has a mydriatic and cycloplegic effect that lasts approximately 24 hours?
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What is the main reason Scopolamine is not a drug of choice?
What is the main reason Scopolamine is not a drug of choice?
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Among the listed drugs, which one is specifically mentioned to be associated with Superficial Punctate Keratitis and Contact Dermatitis as ocular side effects?
Among the listed drugs, which one is specifically mentioned to be associated with Superficial Punctate Keratitis and Contact Dermatitis as ocular side effects?
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What is the clinical use of Atropine for the eye?
What is the clinical use of Atropine for the eye?
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What are the ocular side effects associated with Atropine?
What are the ocular side effects associated with Atropine?
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What is the lethal dosage of Atropine in children aged 6-12 years old?
What is the lethal dosage of Atropine in children aged 6-12 years old?
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What are the initial signs of Atropine toxicity in the body?
What are the initial signs of Atropine toxicity in the body?
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What is the specific antidote for Atropine toxicity?
What is the specific antidote for Atropine toxicity?
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What is a systemic side effect of Atropine on the central nervous system?
What is a systemic side effect of Atropine on the central nervous system?
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Which neurotransmitter is responsible for both pre and post-ganglionic synapse in the efferent oculo-parasympathetic pathway?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for both pre and post-ganglionic synapse in the efferent oculo-parasympathetic pathway?
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What is the function of M3 receptors in the post-ganglionic effector structures of the oculo-parasympathetic pathway?
What is the function of M3 receptors in the post-ganglionic effector structures of the oculo-parasympathetic pathway?
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Which type of medication is pilocarpine classified as in the pharmacological treatment categories?
Which type of medication is pilocarpine classified as in the pharmacological treatment categories?
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What autoimmune disorder affects voltage-gated calcium channels on the pre-synaptic membrane of the nerve-muscle neuromuscular junction?
What autoimmune disorder affects voltage-gated calcium channels on the pre-synaptic membrane of the nerve-muscle neuromuscular junction?
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Which medication is commonly used as a parasympatholytic and cycloplegic/cyclomydriatic agent?
Which medication is commonly used as a parasympatholytic and cycloplegic/cyclomydriatic agent?
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What is the primary effect of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) on the neuromuscular junction?
What is the primary effect of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) on the neuromuscular junction?
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