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Cards In This Set
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GENERIC NAME:
BRAND NAME:
CLASS:
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GENERIC NAME:
None
BRAND NAME:
Atropine
CLASS:
Anticholinergic agent
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MECHANISM OF ACTION:
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Parasympatholytic: Inhibits action of ache at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites. Increases HR in life threatening bradyarrhythmias.
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INDICATIONS:
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Hemodynamically unstable Bradycardia, Asystole, Bradycardic,PEA Organophosphate poisoning, bronchospastic pulmonary disorders.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS:
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Tachycardia, Hypersensitivity, unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage and myocardial ischemia, narrow-angle glaucoma.
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ADVERSE REACTIONS:
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HA,dizziness,Palpitations, N/V,tachycardia,arrhythmias, anticholinergic effects,paradoxical Bradycardia(slowly or at low doses),flushed,hot,dry skin.
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List anticholinergic effects.
1.2.3.
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Blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention
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NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION
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Pregnancy category C, Moderate doses may cause pupil dilation.
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INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS:
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Effects enhanced by antihistamines, procainamide, quinidine, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants.
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Potential adverse effects when administered with ??
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Potential adverse effects when administered with digoxin, cholinergics, physostigmine.
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DOSE/ROUTE:
ADULT:
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Asystole and Bradycardic PEA: 1mg IV/IO push may repeat every 3-5 min. up to 3 doses. Unstable Bradycardia: 0.5 mg IV/IO every 3-5 min. not to exceed 3mg total. Organophosphate Poisoning: Extremely large doses (2-4mg or higher)
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DOSE/ROUTE:
PEDEATRIC:
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0.02 mg/kg IV/IO push. May double for second dose. Minimum single dose is 0.1 mg. Maximum single dose in child is 0.5mg. Child total dose; 1mg.
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DOSE/ROUTE:
Adolescent single dose and total dose
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Adolescent single dose 1mg and total dose 2mg.
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DOSE/ROUTE:
Child
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Maximum single dose in child is 0.5mg. Child total dose; 1mg.
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ONSET OF ACTION:
PEAK EFFECTS:
DURATION OF ACTION:
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ONSET OF ACTION
Immediate
PEAK EFFECTS:
Rapid to 1-2 minutes
DURATION OF ACTION:
Duration 2-6 hours
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Drug box supply
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(4) prefilled 1mg syringes. Total 4mg
(1) 8mg Multidose vial.
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