Atropine (Sulphate)

Overview

Categories

• 1 Drugs used in anesthesia
  • 1.3 preoperative medication and sedation

• 4 Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings
  • 4.2 Specific antidotes
  • 4.2.3 Organophosphate and carbamate poisoning

• 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
  • 17.5 Antispasmodics

• 21 Ophthalmological preparations
  • 21.5 Mydriatics, Cycloplegics

Page headings

Primary Characterstics

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Atropine (Sulphate)'s dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
0.5 to 1 mg	0.75 (0.75)	As recommended.	IM	Over30-60 Minutes, As Required
0.5 to 1 mg	0.75 (0.75)	As recommended.	IV	As Required
1 %	1 (1)	12 hourly	Ophthalmic	drops.
0.6 to 1.2 mg	0.9 (0.9)	As recommended.	PO
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
10 to 20 ug/kg	15 (15)	As recommended.	Intra Muscular	Single Dose
10 to 20 ug/kg	15 (15)	As recommended.	Intra Venous	Single Dose
1 %	1 (1)	As recommended.	Opthalmic	As Required
10 to 20 ug/kg	15 (15)	As recommended.	Subcutaneous	Single Dose
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
10 to 20 ug/kg	15 (15)	As recommended.	Intramuscular	Single dose
10 to 20 ug/kg	15 (15)	As recommended.	Intravenous	Single dose
10 to 20 ug/kg	15 (15)	As recommended.	Subcutaneous	Single dose

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Atropine (Sulphate)

Manufacturers of Atropine (Sulphate) in Pakistan

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