Atropine Flashcards

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Atropine Class

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Anticholinergic, Parasympatholytic

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Atropine Mechanism of Action

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Inhibits actions of acetylcholine, Increases heart rate

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Atropine Indications

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Symptomatic bradycardia, beta blocker/calcium channel blocker overdose, Acetylcholinesterase poisoning

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Atropine Contraindications

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Narrow angle glaucoma, GI obstruction, Toxic megacolon

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Atropine Dosage and Administration

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0.5 - 1 mg IV/IO (Max dose 3 mg)

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