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Atropine Flashcards

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Atropine;Class

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Anticholinergic agent

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Atropine; Mechanism of action

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Parasympatholytic: inhibits action of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites. (Increases conduction over the AV node)
Increases heart rate in life threatening bradydysrhythmias

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Atropine; Indications

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1st line drug for Hemodynamically significant bradycardia
Drug of choice for organophosphate poisoning
Bronchospastic pulmonary disorders

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Atropine; Dosage and administration

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(Adult) Bradydysrhythymias: 0.5-1mg IV every 3-5 min to a max total dose of 0.04mg/kg
(Pedi) Bradydysrhythymias: 0.02mg/kg IV/ IO (minimum single dose of 0.1mg, Max single dose of 1mg)

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