Muscarinic antagonists
- Glycopyrrolate
- Effects: ↓ GI and respiratory secretions
- Indications
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Drooling
- Preoperative IV use to decrease respiratory secretions
GlycoDRYRATE
- Glyco: Represents glycopyrrolate.
- DRY: Represents its ability to reduce excessive salivation (sialorrhea).
- Rate: Emphasizes the therapeutic effect on heart rate control.
Anticholinergic syndrome (overdose)
- Etiology
- Belladonna poisoning