Atropine
- Use:
- Atropine (15 mg/ml) is a naturally occurring tropane alkaloid and anticholinergic used in the treatment of eye conditions, cholinergic poisonings; including carbamate and organophosphate pesticides, chemical terrorist agents, various drugs, plants (Azaleas (Rhododendron), mushrooms (False Morel Mushroom (Gyromitra), Mower's Mushroom (Gymnopilus), Common Toadstool Mushroom (Gymnopilus), and poisoning associated with bradycardia hyptension.
Caution
Excessive or inappropriate use can cause heart arrhythmias and death.
Dosage: 0.02 mg/kg, given once via IV.
