Tag: Cholinergic Antagonist

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Donnaphen, Donnatal, Donnatal Extentabs, Haponal, Hypersed, Phenohytro, Spacol Belladonna (incl derivatives) and Psycholeptic Combinations atropine sulfate/hyoscyamine sulfate/phenobarbital/scopolamine hydrobromide Description Phenobarbital; hyoscyamine; atropine; scopolamine are used together orally to treat GI-related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. Atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine are the anticholinergic agents found in belladonna.…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl Beta2 Agonists;  Extravasation Antidotes   Description Systemic short-acting selective beta-2 agonist (SABA); shorter acting than albuterolUsed for treating and preventing bronchospasm due to asthma in adult and pediatric patients; also for bronchospasm due to COPD in adults, but inhaled agents are preferredNot recommended for use…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Norcuron  Neuromuscular Blockers, Nondepolarizing   Description Parenteral, intermediate-acting, nondepolarizing, neuromuscular blocking agentUsed for an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilationMinimal catecholamine and histamine release Indications Indicated For muscular relaxation during non-emergent endotracheal intubation. For…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Anectine, suxamethonium, Quelicin Neuromuscular Blockers, Depolarizing   Description Parenteral, short-acting, depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA)Used for an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilationAssociated with histamine release and vagal stimulation Indications Indicated For muscular relaxation during…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Zemuron Neuromuscular Blockers, Nondepolarizing   Description Parenteral, intermediate-acting, nondepolarizing, neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA)Used for an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate both rapid-sequence and routine tracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilationMinimal histamine release Indications Indicated for muscular relaxation during non-emergent…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Pavulon Neuromuscular Blockers, Nondepolarizing   Description Parenteral, long-acting, nondepolarizing, neuromuscular blocking agentUsed for an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilationMinimal histamine release; associated with tachycardia and hypertension due to vagolytic properties Indications Indicated for…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Nimbex Neuromuscular Blockers, Nondepolarizing   Description Parenteral, intermediate-acting, nondepolarizing, neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA)Used for an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilationMinimal histamine release Indications Indicated for muscluar relaxation during non-emergent endotracheal intubation. For neuromuscular…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx,OTC Common Brand Names; Nicorette Lozenge, Nicorette Mini Lozenge, Nicorette Inhaler, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol, Nicorette Gum Smoking Cessation Aids   Description Natural alkaloid of complex pharmacology inherent to the autonomic nervous systemUsed primarily for non-prescription (OTC) therapy to aide smoking cessation (patches, gum, lozenges); vaping solutions and…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Sanctura, Sanctura XR Anticholinergics, Genitourinary   Description Oral non-specific antimuscarinic agentUsed for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in adultsDry mouth and constipation may occur; limited potential for drug-drug interactions Indications Indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urinary urgency,…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Paremyd Cycloplegics/Mydriatics   Description Topical ophthalmic combination of an adrenergic agent and an anticholinergic agentUsed for mydriasis in routine diagnostic procedures and in conditions where short-term pupil dilation desiredProvides diminished pupil responsiveness to light, facilitating ophthalmoscopy Indications Indicated for mydriasis induction in routine diagnostic procedures and conditions…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Mydriacyl, Tropicacyl Cycloplegics/Mydriatics   Description Ophthalmic cycloplegic and mydriatic agentUsed for cycloplegic refraction and for dilating the pupil for diagnostic purposesContraindicated for use in glaucoma Indications Indicated for cycloplegia induction for refraction. For mydriasis induction for examination of the fundus. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Known or suspected angle-closure glaucoma,…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Artane, Trihex Antiparkinson Agents, Anticholinergics   Description An oral synthetic, tertiary antimuscarinic that penetrates the central nervous system (CNS)Indicated as an adjunct in the treatment of all forms of parkinsonism (postencephalitic, arteriosclerotic, and idiopathic); often useful as adjuvant therapy with levodopaAlso helps control of extrapyramidal disorders due…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Detrol, Detrol LA Anticholinergics, Genitourinary   Description Oral competitive selective antimuscarinic agent; reduces incontinence episodes and urinary urgencyUsed for treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in adults; used as monotherapy or in combination with a beta-3 adrenoreceptor agonist if neededExtensive study in elderly Indications Indicated for the treatment…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Stiolto Respimat Respiratory Inhalant Combos   Description Inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA), (tiotropium) with a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (LABA), (olodaterol); used once dailyUsed in adults for the maintenance treatment of COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysemaNot indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat Anticholinergics, Respiratory   Description Inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA); administered once daily; minimal side effects except for xerostomiaUsed for maintenance treatment of COPD in adultsAlso approved for maintenance treatment of asthma in adult and pediatric patients 6 years and older Indications For asthma…