Muscarinic Antagonists
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Muscarinic Antagonists
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The muscarinic antagonist is a class medication used to manage and treat numerous conditions, including COPD and organophosphate toxicity. This activity outlines the indications, action, and contraindications for muscarinic antagonists as a valuable class of medications used to manage COPD, organophosphate toxicity, and other conditions. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the healthcare team in the management of patients with COPD and related conditions.
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