Anticholinergic Bronchodilators (OVERVIEW) | Parasympatholytic Agents

What is an Anticholinergic Bronchodilator? This video breaks down the definition and provides a quick overview of Parasympatholytic Agents.
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➡️ What is an Anticholinergic Bronchodilator?
An Anticholinergic Agent is a drug that acts on the parasympathetic nervous system. It blocks the mechanism of action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) which promotes relaxation of the smooth muscles in the airways of the lungs. This is why it’s effective in treating bronchospasm, and many patients with respiratory conditions are treated with both Anticholinergic Agents and Beta-2 Agonists.

➡️ Types of Anticholinergic Bronchodilators:
▪ Short-Acting Anticholinergic Agents
▪ Long-Acting Anticholinergic Agents
▪ Ultra-Long-Acting Anticholinergic Agents

Short-Acting Anticholinergic Agents are known as "rescue drugs" because they are used to treat acute bronchospasm. For example, an acute asthma attack. Long-Acting Anticholinergic Agents are known as "maintenance medications" because they are used to control and maintain conditions that cause chronic bronchospasm. An example would be patients with stable asthma or COPD who are not having an acute episode or exacerbation. Ultra-Long-Acting Anticholinergic Agents have a similar mechanism of action as the long-acting agents.

If a patient were having an acute attack, a short, fast-acting bronchodilator would be indicated for immediate help. But if the patient is in stable condition, this is where a long-acting bronchodilator would be useful to help keep the condition under control.

➡️ Short-Acting Anticholinergic Agents:
▪ Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
▪ Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol (Combivent)
▪ Oxitropium Bromide (Oxivent)

➡️ Long-Acting Anticholinergic Agents:
▪ Aclidinium Bromide (Tudorza)

➡️ Ultra-Long-Acting Anticholinergic Agents:
▪ Tiotropium Bromide (Spiriva)
▪ Umeclidinium (Anoro)

Keep in mind, these were just a few examples of the common types of this medication. We actually have a full guide on our website if you want to dive deeper and learn more about this topic. I will drop a link to it right below this video down in the description.

➡️ Side Effects of Anticholinergic Bronchodilators:
▪ Tachycardia
▪ Dry mouth
▪ Increased body temperature
▪ Cessation of sweating
▪ Dilated pupils
▪ Fluid retention
▪ Anxiety

The severity of each side effect varies from patient to patient, but these are just some of the ones to look out for.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro
0:24 - What is an Anticholinergic Bronchodilator?
0:55 - Types of Anticholinergic Bronchodilators
1:06 - Short-Acting Anticholinergic Agents
1:17 - Long-Acting Anticholinergic Agents
1:35 - Ultra-Long-Acting Anticholinergic Agents
2:57 - Side Effects of Anticholinergic Bronchodilators

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