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Atropine
Class |
antidysrhythmic
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Atropine
Action |
Blocks acetylcholine at parasympathetic neuroeffector sites on AV and SA nodes
Increases cardiac output and heart rate by blocking vagal stimulation |
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Atropine
Indications |
Bradycardia <60 bpm
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Atropine
Contraindications |
Hypersensitivity
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Atropine
precautions |
CHF
doses less than the minimum may slow the heart rate 3rd degree heart block |
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Atropine
Route and dosage |
IV Bradycardia 0.5 mg
Asystole or PEA IV 1mg 3-5min max dose 0.3-0.4 mg/kg |
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Atropine
Adverse ractions and side effects |
Tachycardia, paradoxical slowing in 3rd degree block
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Atropine
Supply |
1mg in 10ml preload
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