A 28 yr old woman has been treated with several autonomic drugs for about a month. Which of the following signs would distinguish between an overdose of a muscarinic blocker and a ganglionic blocker ?
Postural hypotension is due to blockade of sympathetic system. Ganglion blockers inhibit the transmission through both sympathetic as well as parasympathetic ganglia whereas muscarinic blockers inhibit only parasympathetic activity.
Blurred vision
Dry mouth, constipation
Mydriasis
Postural hypotension
Parasympathetic System & Glaucoma