ATROPINE Flashcards
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BRAND NAME
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AtroPen
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DRUG CLASS
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Antiarrhythmitics
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THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
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Inhibits the action of acetylcholine at postganglionic sites located in Smooth muscle, Secretory glands, CNS
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INDICATIONS
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CNS: drowsiness, confusion, hyperpyrexia. EENT: blurred vision, cycloplegia, photophobia, dry eyes, mydriasis.
CV: tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias. GI: dry mouth, constipation, impaired GI motility.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Patients with glaucoma, pyloric stenosis, urinary tract obstruction and ileus.
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NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
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Be alert for decreased sweating and altered/increased body temperature (hyperpyrexia). Notify physician of a prolonged or persistent elevation in body temperature.
Instruct patient and family/caregivers to report other troublesome
