Atropine

What class is Atropine?

Anticholinergic
What are the indications for Atropine?

Significant bradycardia, asystole
What are the contraindications of Bradycardia?

None
What is the dosage of Atropine?

1mg IVP every 3-5min, max dose 3mg
What is the mechanism of action for Atropine?

Increases HR in life threatning bradycardias
What is the duration of action for Atropine?

Onset is immediate, duration 15min

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Atropine

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Atropine

Updated

2009-12-13T16:53:34Z