Drug Name: | Glycopyrrolate |
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Drug Class: | Anticholinergic |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Competitive antagonist of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors
- Inhibits the action of acetylcholine on smooth muscle, secretory glands, and the CNS
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Use: | - Preoperative medication to reduce salivary, tracheobronchial, and pharyngeal secretions
- Treatment of peptic ulcer disease
- Management of bradycardia
- Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of Parkinson's disease
- Treatment of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
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Side Effects: | - Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Urinary retention
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to glycopyrrolate or other anticholinergics
- Glaucoma
- Obstructive uropathy
- Obstructive gastrointestinal disease
- Myasthenia gravis
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Specialty: | - Anesthesiology
- Gastroenterology
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Dermatology
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