Atropine

Classification:

Parasympatholytic
Actions:

Blocks Acetylcholine receptors, increases heart rate, decreasesGI secretions
Indications:

Hemodynamically significant Bradycardia, Asytole,organophosphate poisoning
Contraindications:

Atrial fibrillation, Atrial flutter, Glaucoma
Precautions:

Tachycardia, Hypertension, Do not exceed .04 mg/kg except inorganophosphate poisonings
Side Effects:

Tachycardia, Palpitations, Anxiety, Headache, Dizziness, Dilated pupils
Dosage:
Routes:
- Bradycardia- .5mg every 3-5 minutes up to .04 mg/kg maximum dose
- Asytole- 1mg,
- Organophosphate poisoning- 2-5mg
IV, ET{2-2.5 times the IV dose}

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Atropine

Description

atropine info

Updated

2010-01-02T20:37:33Z

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