Atropine

Question 1

Atropine Indications

Answer 1

Sinus Bradycardia, nodal bradycardia, 1st, 2nd degree heart blocks or an undifferentiated narrow complex bradycardia.

Organophosphate poisoning

Question 2

Atropine Mechanism

Answer 2

Antichollnergic used to treat bradycardia.

It antagonises (blocks) muscarinic receptor, causing vagal inhibitors resulting in:
-an increase in heart rate.
-Drying of salivary and bronchial secretions.
-bronchodilation
-reduced GI mobility

Question 3

Atropine Dosage

Answer 3

0.6mg