Atropine
- Generic Name
- Atropine
- Brand Names
- Atnaa, Atropen, Busulfex, Donnatal, Duodote, Enlon-plus, Isopto Atropine, Lomotil, Minims Atropine Sulphate, Motofen, Phenohytro
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C17H23NO3
- CAS Number
- 51-55-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 7C0697DR9I
- Background
Atropine is an alkaloid originally synthesized from Atropa belladonna. It is a racemic mixture of d-and l-hyoscyamine, of which only l-hyoscyamine is pharmacologically active. Atropine is generally available as a sulfate salt and can be administered by intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intraosseous, endotracheal and ophthalmic methods. Oral atropine ...
- Indication
The intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intraosseous and endotracheal use of atropine is indicated for the temporary blockade of severe or life-threatening muscarinic effects. The intramuscular use of atropine in the form of a pen injector is indicated for the treatment of poisoning by susceptible organophosphorus nerve agents having cholinesterase act...
- Associated Conditions
- Amblyopia, Atrioventricular Heart-block, Bradycardia, Bronchospasm, Crying, Detrusor Hyperreflexia, Excessive bronchial secretion, Hypertonic uterine contraction, Hypertonicity of the small intestine, Ocular Inflammation, Parkinsonism, Peptic Ulcer, Poisoning by parasympathomimetics (cholinergics), Poisoning caused by mushrooms, Poisoning caused by organophosphate anticholinesterase nerve agents, Poisoning caused by organophosphorus pesticides, Pylorospasm, Rhinorrhoea, Sinus Bradycardia, Spasms, Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate, Hypermobility of the colon, Laughing, Life-threatening muscarinic side effects, Muscarinic side effects, Severe muscarinic side effects
- Associated Therapies
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