Atropine

Parasympatholytic (anticholinergic)

Parasympathetic that is derived from parts of the Atropa belladonna plant

• Blocks acetylcholine receptors
• Increase heart rate NOT DIRECTLY
• Decrease gastrointestinal secretions

• Immediate
• Peak Effects: 2-4 minutes
• Duration: 4 hours
• Half-life: 2-3 hours

• Hemodynamically significant bradycardia
• Hypotension secondary to bradycardia
• Asystole
• Bradycadic PEA

None when used in emergency situations

• Tachycardia
• Hypertension

Anxiety,Blurred vision, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Headache, Palpitations, Pupillary dilation, Tachycardia, Urinary Retention (older Men)

• Bradycardia: .5mg every 3-5 minutes (no more than 3 mg)
• Asystole: 1 mg over 3-5 minutes (no more than 3mg)
• Organophosphate poisoning 2-5 mg

Bradycardia: .02 mg/kg (Min. 01 mg) {Epi is 1st Line}

• Adult 3 mg
• Pedi- Single Dose: .5 mg Total Dose 1 mg
• Adolescent Single Dose: 1 mg Totals Dose 2 mg

IV or IO

Bristo-jet 1mg/10ml