Atropine

Question 1

Atropine Trade Name?

Answer 1

Atrpoen
Daturin

Question 2

Atropine Classification?

Answer 2

Parasympatholytic/Anticholinergic

Question 3

Atropine Mechanism?

Answer 3

M2 anticholenergic agonist. Inhibits SA/AV node parasympathetic effects principally through K efflux. Positive chronotropy with no ionotropy.

Question 4

Atropine Indications?

Answer 4

-Symptomatic braycardia
-Premed for RSI with Bradycardia
-Organophosphate poisoning

Question 5

Atropine Contraindications?

Answer 5

• Tachycardia
• Hypersensitivity
• Hypothermic bradycardia
• Relatively contraindicated in STEMI

Question 6

Atropine Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

• Pupillary dilation
• Dry mouth
• Nausea/vomiting
• Tachycardia
• Palpitations
• Dysrhythmia
• Increased myocardial oxygen demand

Question 7

Atropine Adult Dose?

Answer 7

-Bradycardia 0.5mg every 3-5 minutes. Max 3mg
-Organophosphate 2-5mg as needed

Question 8

Atropine Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

Bradycardia: 0.02 mg/kg (Max 0.5 mg). May repeat once.

Question 9

Atropine Onset of Action?

Answer 9

Immediate

Question 10

Atropine Duration of Action?

Answer 10

2-6 Hours

Question 11

Atropine Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

3mg & 0.5mg respectively

Question 12

Atropine Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO

Question 13

Atropine How Supplied?

Answer 13

1mg/10ml prefilled syringe; 0.4 mg/ml vials