Atropine Sulfate

Question 1

Atropine Brand Name

Answer 1

Atropine Sulfate

Question 2

Atropine Class

Answer 2

Parasympathetic Blocker

Question 3

Atropine Action

Answer 3

Cholinergic blocking agent. Increases rate of SA node discharge. Increases Conduction

Question 4

Atropine Adult Dose

Answer 4

Bradycardia: 1 mg Repeat every 5 min. Max dose 3 mg
Overdose/Poisoning: 2 mg IV/IO Repeat every 15 min as needed

Question 5

Atropine Pediatric Dose

Answer 5

Bradycardia: 0.02 mg/kg IV/IO min dose 0.1 mg, max dose 0.5 mg Repeat after 5 min
Overdose/Poisoning: 0.02 mg/kg IV/IO min dose 0.1 mg, max dose 0.5 mg Repeat every 15 min as needed

Question 6

Atropine Indications

Answer 6

Bradycardia. Overdose/Poisoning of organophosphorus nerve agents, including organophosphorus or carbamate insecticides.

Question 7

Atropine Contraindications

Answer 7

None

Question 8

Atropine Adverse Reactions

Answer 8

None

Question 9

Atropine Onset/Duration

Answer 9

Onset: < 2 minutes
Duration: 2 - 6 hours