Atropine

Question 1

Atropine
Drug Class and Presentation

Answer 1

Anti cholinergic Agent inhibits action of acetylcholine

1.2mg im 1 ml ampoule
organophosphate poisoning - Dilute 1.2mg/ 1ml with 11ml of NaCl for 1.2mg in 12ml (100mcg/ml)

Question 2

** Atropine**
Indications

Answer 2

*** Symptomatic Bradycardia **
* Organophosphate poisoning

Question 3

** Atropine**
Contraindications

Answer 3

• Known hypersensitivity to Atropine
• Patients with cardiac transplant

Question 4

**Atropine **
Symptomatic Bradycardia
Dose

Answer 4

Adult - IV/IO 0.6 mg in 0.5 mL every 3-5 minutes (Total max dose 3 mg)

Question 5

Atropine
organophosphate poisoning
Dose

Answer 5

Adult - IV/IO, 1-2 mg (10-20 mL)
Repeat every 5 minutes until atropinisation