Atropine

Question 1

Atropine Class

Answer 1

Anticholinergic

Question 2

Atropine Presentation

Answer 2

Pre-filled syringe 1mg/10ml
Pre-filled syringe 0.5mg/0.5ml
Ampoule 600 mcg in 1 ml.

Question 3

Atropine Administration

Answer 3

Intravenous (IV)
Intraosseus (IO)

Question 4

Atropine Indications

Answer 4

Symptomatic Bradycardia
Cholinergic Poison (Organophosphate Poisoning) with bradycardia and salivation

Question 5

Atropine Contraindications

Answer 5

KSAR
Post-cardiac Transplantation
(Closed angle glaucoma
Achalasia of the oesophagus
Paralytic Ileus
Toxic megacolon) Not relevent in Emergency

Question 6

Atropine Dosage

Answer 6

Cholinergic Poisoning - 1mg IV, Repeat at 3-5min intervals to ensure minimal salivary secretions.

Symptomatic Bradycardia - 0.5mg (500mcg) IV. Repeat at 3-5min intervals to max 3mg.

Paediatric: Not Indicated

Question 7

Atropine Side Effects

Answer 7

Tachycardia
Dry Mouth
Dilated Pupils

Question 8

Atropine Additional Info

Answer 8

Accidental exposure to the eye causes blurred vision
DO not administer Atropine if temperature <34C