Atropine 0.6 mg/ml (Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 5.00 (50's pack: ৳ 250.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Atropine sulfate injection |
| Company | Chemist laboratories ltd |
Title
- Atropine Injection
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
Description
- A medication used to treat various cardiovascular disorders and as an anaesthetic premedication. It is also indicated for anticholinesterase and mushroom poisoning. Atropine has a pharmacological impact on muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, producing anticholinergic effects. It is available in specific dosage strengths for different conditions and should be administered with caution and based on recommended dosage intervals. The drug has contraindications related to specific medical conditions, and its usage during pregnancy and lactation requires careful consideration.
Dosage Strength
- 0.5mg
- 1.0mg
- 2mg
- 3mg
- 300mcg
- 600mcg
- 100mcg
- 200mcg
- 400mcg
- 500mcg
Dosage Administration
- Intravenous
- Intramuscular
- Subcutaneous
- Oral
Pharmacological Action
- Anticholinergic
- Muscarinic receptor inhibition
- Vagal activity inhibition
Indications
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Anaesthetic premedication
- Anticholinesterase and mushroom poisoning
Interaction with Other Drugs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Antispasmodics
- Antiparkinsonian drugs
- Antihistamines
- Phenothiazines
- Disopyramide
- Quinidine
- Metoclopramide
Contraindications
- Glaucoma
- Chronic lung disease
- Unstable cardiac rhythm
- Prostatic hypertrophy
- Reflux oesophagitis
- Paralytic ileus
- Pyloric stenosis
- Elderly patients
Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Difficulty in swallowing and talking
- Thirst
- Mydriasis
- Cycloplegia
- Photophobia
- Flushing
- Dry skin
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Arrhythmias
- Constipation
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation Effects
- Negligible effects on the human uterus
- Not teratogenic
- Transfer to breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in children and geriatric patients
- Avoid giving to patients with diarrhoea or high ambient temperature
- Cautious use in patients with fever
- Increased susceptibility in Down's syndrome patients
- Use with caution in conditions characterized by tachycardia
- Potential mental confusion in the elderly
- Care required in patients with hypertension
Therapeutic Class
- Anticholinergics (antimuscarinics)/ Anti-spasmodics
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children