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Anticholinergic → block the muscarinic and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. → Antihistamines (1st generations) – Ex: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), tricyclic antidepressants, antitussives, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, antimuscarinic drugs → Ex. Atropine, Scopolamine and Ipratropium bromide, plant → Ex. Mushroom Datura GIVE THE MANIFESTATIONS OF THIS POISONING
Author: LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOSAnswer:
Manifestation: the patient can have delirium peripheral antimuscarinic effects that is described as: MAD AS A HATTER – hallucination, confused, sometimes seizure, worst coma RED AS A BEET – red flushing of the skin BLIND AS A BAT – pupils are dilated, mydriasis HOT AS A HARE – hyperthermia DRY AS A BONE – dry skin, urinary retention
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LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS