A brief presentation of pharmacology on the topic " ANTICHOLINESTERASES " . Includes Origin,USES, MECHANISM OF ACTION, SIDE EFFECTS , ADVERSE REACTIONS ,

1. PHARMACOLOGY
PRESENTATION
ANTICHOLINESTERASES
MADE BY :-RISHABH
SHARMA
B.Sc CLINICAL RESEARCH

3. What are
Anticholinesterases?
Anticholinesterases are a
class of drugs that decrease
breakdown of acetylcholine
(a chemical messenger in the
brain)

4. Members of this class include :
 Reminyl (galantamine)
 Aricept (donepezil)
 neostigmine
 Mestinon (pyridostigmine) and
Elexon (rivastigmine).

15. Anticholinesterases
Medicines:-
Reminyl (galantamine)
Aricept (donepezil)
Neostigmine (neostigmine)
Mestinon (pyridostigmine)
Elexon (rivastigmine)

20. Side effects :-
The anticholinesterases are associated with prominent
gastrointestinal adverse effects,
particularly anorexia, nausea and vomiting.

21. Precautions when taking Anticholinesterases
Care should be taken when using these medications in patients
with:
Asthma and chronic obstructive airways disease – may increase
shortness of breath.
Cardiac conduction abnormalities – anticholinesterases can slow
the heart
Peptic ulcer – Because of their pharmacological action,
cholinesterase inhibitors may be expected to increase gastric acid
secretion.

22. REFERENCES:-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Acetylcholinesterase_inhibito
rs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcholin
esterase_inhibitor
https://healthengine.com.au/info/anticholi
nesterase-inhibitors

23. • ABOUT THE OWNER/ CREATOR:-
BACHELOR'S STUDENT AT JAMIA HAMDARD (CLINICAL RESEARCH) WITH
EXPERIENCE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
• WITH FOCUS ON GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICES AND DRUG REGULATIONS AND
DRUG EVENTS MANAGEMENT, PHARMACODYNAMICS AND
PHARMACOKINETICS.