Atropine Sulfate Flashcards
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Drug Class Atropine Sulfate
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Anticholinergic
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MOA
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Inhibits the action of acetylcholine
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Indications
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Bradycardia
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Contraindications
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- Tachycardia
- Hypersensitivity
- Bradycardia due to acute hemorrhage
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
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Durg Interaction
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Effects enhanced by antihistamines, procainamide, quinidine, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants
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Adult Dosage and administration
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0.5 mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes as needed (max dose: 3mg)
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Pedi Dosage
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0.02 mg/kg IV/IO (min dose: 0.1 mg; max single dose: 0.5 mg) May repeat x1 in 3-5 min if needed
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Duration of Action
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Onset: immediate
Peak Effect: rapid to 1-2 min
Duration: 2-6 hours
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Special Considerations
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Atropine is also used to reverse Organophosphate/Nerve Agent/Beta Blocker/Calcium Channel blocker overdose in the Paramedic scope of practice
