Tag: Cholinergic Antagonist

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Cyclogyl, AK-Pentolate Cycloplegics/Mydriatics;  Anticholinergic Agents, Ophthalmic Description Cycloplegic, mydriatic ophthalmic agent; ocular anticholinergic effects similar to atropine; used for cycloplegic refraction and diagnostic pupil dilation. Indications For mydriasis induction and cycloplegia induction. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to drug or components Adverse Effects Blurred vision Burning sensation in eye Light…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Cogentin Antiparkinson Agents, Anticholinergics Description Synthetic muscarinic-receptor antagonist; structurally similar to atropine and diphenhydramine; has a longer duration of action and may require less frequent dosing than diphenhydramine; produces less CNS stimulation than does trihexyphenidyl and, thus, may be useful in geriatric patients. Indications For the treatment of…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Enlon Plus Antidotes, Systemic Description Combined cholinesterase inhibitor, edrophonium, and antimuscarinic agent, atropineUsed IV to reverse the effects of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g., curare type)Edrophonium exerts the primary actions, while atropine decreases the adverse reactions associated with edrophonium Indications For use in nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade reversal or…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Donnaphen, Donnatal, Donnatal Extentabs, Haponal, Hypersed, Phenohytro, Spacol Belladonna (incl derivatives) and Psycholeptic Combinations 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. They are used in…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Lomotil Antidiarrheals Description Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride, Atropine Sulfate/Diphenoxylate, Atropine/Lomotil Oral Sol: 5mL, 2.5-0.025mgDiphenoxylate Hydrochloride, Atropine Sulfate/Diphenoxylate, Atropine/Lomotil/Lonox/Vi-Atro Oral Tab: 2.5-0.025mg Indications For adjunctive therapy in the management of diarrhea including AIDS-associated diarrhea† with no identifiable infectious agent. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to diphenoxylate or atropine Children aged <6 years owing…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Motofen Antidiarrheals Description Oral, antidiarrheal agentContains difenoxin (synthetic opiate agonist structurally related to meperidine) and atropine (added in subtherapeutic quantities to discourage abuse or overdosage) Indications For adjunctive treatment in the management of acute nonspecific diarrhea and acute exacerbations of chronic functional diarrhea. Contraindications <2 years old…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Atreza, Atropine PO, SalTropine, IsoptoAtropine  Anticholinergic, Antispasmodic Agents Ophthalmic Description Natural tertiary amine extracted from belladonna alkaloidUsed for symptomatic bradycardia, secretion reduction prior to surgery, organophosphate toxicity, to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia, and treatment of amblyopia.Consists of a racemic mixture of both d- and l-hyoscyamine Indications Indicated for…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Duaklir Pressair Respiratory Inhalant Combos Description Inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA); given twice dailyUsed in adults for the maintenance treatment of COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysemaNot indicated for the treatment of acute bronchospasm or asthma Formoterol: Long-acting selective beta-2 agonist (LABA); elicits bronchial smooth muscle relaxation…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Tudorza Pressair  Anticholinergics, Respiratory Description Inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA); given twice daily Used in adults for the maintenance treatment of COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema Not indicated for the treatment of acute bronchospasm or asthma Indications For the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…