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Atropine Class
Parasympatholytic(Anticholinergic)
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Atropine Mech
- Increase heart rate in hemodynamically significant bradycardia(accompanied by hypotension, sob, c/p, AMA, CHF and or shock)
- Blocks acetylcholine receptors,inhibiting parasympathetic stimulation.
- Effects are primarily chrontropic, almost no inotropic effects
- Antidote for organophospate poisoning
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Atropine Indication
- Hemodynamically significant brady with a pulse
- Organophosphate poisoning
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Atropine Contraindication
PEA or asystole cardiac arrest
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Atropine Dosage
- Adult- 0.5 mg IV repeat every 3-5min max 3mg
- Peds- 0.02mg/kg minimum 0.1mg max single dose 0.5mg
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Atropine Adverse
- Blurred vision
- Dilated pupils
- Dry mouth
- Tachy
- Drowsiness
- Urinary retention
- Confusion
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