ATROPINE

 ATROPINE

BRAND NAME:-ATROP inj.Tropine injection.

Atropine is a tropane alkaloid , anticholinergic and antimuscarinic drug.Medication used to treat certain types of nerve agent and pesticide poisonings as well as some types of slow heart rate, and to decrease saliva production during surgery.

That works through competitive inhibition of postganglionic acetylcholine receptors and direct vagolytic action, which leads to parasympathetic inhibition of the acetylcholine receptors in smooth muscle.

educe salivation and bronchial secretions before surgery or as an antidote for overdose of cholinergic drugs or mushroom poisoning. Atropine may be used alone or with other medications.

Atropine belongs to a class of drugs called Anticholinergic, Antispasmodic Agents.

A-V BLOCK:-

The definitive treatment of chronic heart block is pacing with an 

Implanted cardiac pacemaker. Drugs are of value only for acute/transient A-V block and as an interim measure . When A-V block is due to vagal overactivity ,e.g . digitalis Toxicity,same cases of MI ; it can be improved by atropine 0.6-1.2mg i.m . ATROPINE abbreviates A-V node ERP and increase conduction velocity in bundle of His . 

SYMPATHOMIMETICS:- (Adr,isoprenaline): These drugs may overcome partial heart block by facilitating A-V conduction and shortening ERP of conducting tissues.

They may also be Used in complete (3rd degree) heart block to maintain a sufficient idioventricular rate (by  increasing automatically of ventricular pacemakers) till external pacemaker can be implanted.

SIDE EFFECTS:-Atropine may cause serious side effects including:

fast heartrate,

high pressure in the eye (glaucoma),

abdominal blockage (pyloric obstruction),

worsening urinary retention, and

mucus in your airways (viscid bronchial plugs)

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

dry mouth,

blurred vision,

sensitivity to light,

lack of sweating,

dizziness,

nausea,

loss of balance,

hypersensitivity reactions (skin rash), and

rapid heartrate

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of Atropine. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

USED:-atropine injection multiple use:-

Anticholinesterase Poisoning,Bradyarrhythmia,Organophosphate Poisoning,Radiographic Exam,Rhinorrhea,Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome,AV Heart Block,Head Injury,Peptic Ulcer,Peptic Ulcer with Hemorrhage,Peptic Ulcer with Hemorrhage and Perforation,Peptic Ulcer with Perforation,Peptic Ulcer with Hemorrhage and Obstruction,Peptic Ulcer with Perforation and Obstruction,Peptic Ulcer with Hemorrhage/Perforation/Obstruction,Peptic Ulcer with Obstruction,Head Injury with Loss of Consciousness,Head Injury with Intracranial Hemorrhage

Head Injury w/ Intracranial Hemorrhage and Loss of Consciousness

CNS Disorder

Nerve Agent Poisoning.

DOSE:- directed by physician 

:In national essential medicine (2011), INDIA(I)

: including in WHO model list of essential medicine March 2011(WHO)

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ATROPINE METHONITRATE 

BRAND NAME:- MYDRINDON 1 mg ,0.1 mg tab ; SPASMOLYSIN 0.32mg tab; 

DOSE:- 2.5-10mg oral, i .m .

USED:- for abdominal colics and hyperacidity.