Atropine Sulfate

Question 1

What is the class of Atropine?

Answer 1

Anticholinergic

Question 2

What is the action of Atropine?

Answer 2

Potent parasympatholytic used to increase heart rate. Acts by blocking acetylcholine receptors/inhibiting parasympathetic stimulation

Question 3

What is the description of Atropine?

Answer 3

Parasympatholytic (Anticholinergic)

Question 4

What are the indications for Atropine? (3)

Answer 4

1. Used in hemodynamically significant bradycardia w/ a pulse
2. Organophosphate poisoning
3. Asthma

Question 5

What are the contraindications for Atropine? (2)

Answer 5

1. Hypersensitivity

2. Narrow angle glaucoma

Question 6

What is the onset of Atropine?

Answer 6

Immediate

Question 7

What is the duration of Atropine?

Answer 7

4 hours

Question 8

What is the peak of Atropine?

Answer 8

2-4 minutes

Question 9

What is the half life of Atropine?

Answer 9

2-3 hours

Question 10

What is the dose of Atropine?

Answer 10

.5-1 mg Rapid IVP/ET/IO q 3-5 mins (max of 3mg)
Peds: .02mg/kg
Organophosphate poisoning: can exceede 3mg
Asthma: .4-2mg w/ 3cc N.S NMT

Question 11

What are the side effects of Atropine? (6)

Answer 11

1. Blurred vision
2. dilated pupils
3. dry mouth
4. tachycardia
5. drowsiness
6. confusion