TRC: Anticholinergic effect in lung

Anticholinergic effect in the lung

Anticholinergic effects in the lung

Vagal stimulation of the respiratory tract's muscarinic-3 receptors causes airway constriction. By blocking this parasympathetic stimulation, the anticholinergic agents reduce ASM tone and lead to dilatation of the constricted airway.

There are three principle muscarinic (M) receptors: M₁=postganglionic and CNS, M₂=postsynaptic in heart nodes and myocard, and M₃=postsynaptic in smooth muscle, vascular endothelium and secretory glands. The M₄ stimulates molecular mechanisms like the M₂receptors but its function is unclear. The M₅ receptor is like the M₁ receptor and is also found in the CNS, but its role is elusive.

The anticholinergic agents are the inhaled bronchodilators of first choice in asthma.

Extra info: The anticholinergic agents are primarily utilized as additional therapy after inhaled steroids and/or β-agonists have been applied. Anticholinergics are often used as first line agents in COPD.

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Anticholinergic agents are airway specific.

Extra info: When administered by the inhaled route, anticholinergic remain primarily in the lung. However, systemic administration will affect all cholinergic receptors throughout the body and thus have multiple adverse effects.

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Anticholinergic effect in the lung

Anticholinergic effects in the lung

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