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Atropine Sulfate 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 heart rate in life-threatening bradydysrhythmias.
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Atropine: Indications

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  • Hemodynamically significant bradycardia. -
  • Drug of choice for organophosphate poisoning.
  • Bronchospastic pulmonary disorders.
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Atropine: Adult Dose

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Bradydysrhythymias: 0.5 - 1 mg IV every 3-5 minutes as needed to maximum total dose of 0 .04 mg / kg.

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Atropine Pediatric Dose

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Bradydysrhythmias: 0.02 mg/kg IV / IO (minimum single dose 0.1 mg, maximum single dose 1 mg).

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