Atropine Flashcards
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Brand name
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Generic name
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Atropine sulfate
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Drug class
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Anticholinergic agent
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Mechanism of action
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Inhibits the action of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites.
Increases heart rate in life-threatening bradydysrhythmias
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Indications
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Hemodynamics lily unstable bradycardia. Organophosphate poisoning. Nerve agent exposure. Rapid sequence intubation in pediatrics. Beta blocker or calcium channel blocker overdose.
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Contraindications
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Tachycardia, hypersensitivity.
Unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage w/ myocardial ischemia.
Narrow-angle glaucoma.
Hypothermic bradycardia
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Adverse effects
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Drowsiness, confusion, headache, Tachy, palpations, dysrhythmias, nausea and vomiting, pupil dilation, dry mouth/nose/skin, blurred vision.
Paradoxical bradycardia when pushed too slowly or when given at low doses
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Precautions
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Dose and administration
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Adult: unstable bradycardia 0.5mg IV/IO every 3-5 minutes as needed
