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Active Ingredient
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ATROPINE SULPHATE
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Therapeutic Class
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ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS
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Indications
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Most commonly used premedication agent to dry bronchial and salivary secretions. Also drug of choice for immediate treatment of excessive bradycardia.
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Caution
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Glaucoma, dry mouth, paralyticileus, excessive tachycardia, urinary retention and constipation.
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Dose Range
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i.v. 0.3 - 0.6mg immediately before induction of anaesthesia or
reversal of brady cardia i.m. 0.3 - 0.6mg, repeat if necessary .
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Drug Interactions
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Pregnancy
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Use with caution. Atropine readily crosses the placenta.
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Breast Feeding
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May suppress lactation.
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