A patient with chronic pain is started on amitriptyline but develops anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, blurred vision). Which property is respo...

Question

A patient with chronic pain is started on amitriptyline but develops anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, blurred vision). Which property is responsible?

Accepted Answer

Muscarinic receptor antagonism

Answer

Alpha-1 blockade

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H2-receptor antagonism

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Beta-blockade

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Dopamine blockade

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing

A patient with chronic pain is started on amitriptyline but develops anticholinergic side effects (dry mouth, blurred vision). Which property is responsible?