A 65-year-old woman recently started Amitriptyline 10mg ON for neuropathic pain. She presents with confusion, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary ret...

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A 65-year-old woman recently started Amitriptyline 10mg ON for neuropathic pain. She presents with confusion, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention. What is the mechanism responsible for these side effects?

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Anticholinergic effects

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Serotonergic effects

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Dopaminergic blockade

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Alpha-adrenergic blockade

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Histamine blockade

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Anticholinergic Side Effects

A 65-year-old woman recently started Amitriptyline 10mg ON for neuropathic pain. She presents with confusion, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention. What is the mechanism responsible for these side effects?