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Atropine Flashcards

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Atropine Schedule

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Atropine Pregnancy Category

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Atropine MoA

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Anticholinergic agent
Cholinergic (M receptor) antagonist

THINK
- causes dry mouth (anti PSNS), increases HR (anti PSNS), organophosphate poisoning with excessive cholinergic effects (anti PSNS)

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Atropine (3) Uses

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  1. To increase HR (for bradycardia)
  2. Organophosphate poisoning
  3. Hypersalivation (side effect of Ket)
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Atropine Contraindications (1)

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  1. Previous heart transplant
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Atropine Precautions

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  1. Atrial flutter
  2. AF
  3. MI
  4. Glaucoma
    *do not increase HR above 100bpm in <6 years
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Atropine Side effects (what it causes - think adrenaline)

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  • Tachycardia
  • Palpitations
  • dry mouth
  • dilated pupils
  • blurry vision
  • urine retention
  • confusion / restlessness
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