Product Name:Atropine Injection
Product Description:

Atropine injection





Introduction


Atropine is a medicine known as an anticholinergic agent that acts centrally (on the brain) and peripherally. It inhibits the actions of a chemical in the body called acetylcholine, thereby causing relaxation of sm,ooth muscles and nerves.








Indication


Atropine injection may be used to reduce salivary and bronchial secretions prior to anaesthesia before surgery.


It may also be used in the prevention of abnormal heart rhythms and low blood pressure caused by acetylcholine associated events.


Atropine Injection BP can also be used in the management of acute myocardial infarction(heart attack).


The drug can also be used in the management of cholinergic poisoning by organophosphates or anticholinesterases with muscarinic effects.


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Dosage


Preanaesthesia:


Adults may be given atropine 300-600 microgram intramuscularly or subcutaneously, 30-60 minutes prior to anaesthetic induction. Alternatively 300-600 microgram may be given intravenously immediately prior to anaesthetic induction.


Children are given subcutaneous injections 30-60 minutes prior to anaesthetic induction as accordingly: infants


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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation:


Adult dosage is usually atropine 0.4-1mg intravenously, repeated at 5 minute intervals until the preferred heart rate is achieved. The total dose should not be more than 2mg.


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In paediatric cases, the usual dose is 0.02mg/kg (maximum single dose

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