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Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Antisialagogue or for antivagal effects
Age: Adult
Dose: Injection – 0.5 mg to 1 mg
Frequency: initial single dose
Indication: Antidote for organophosphorus or muscarinic mushroom poisoning
Age: Adult
Dose: Injection – 2 mg to 3 mg
Frequency: repeated every 20-30 minutes
Note: Initial single dose

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Anesthesia Premedication
Dose: Dose – 0.02 mg/kg/dose
Frequency: 30-60 minutes preoperatively; then every 4-6 hours as needed
Indication: Anesthesia Premedication
Dose: intravenous/intramuscular/subcutaneous – 0.01-0.02 mg/kg
Note: no more than 0.4 mg
Administration
  • Take with food
  • Take with water
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Quinidine, Antidepressants (Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine), Some Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine, Loratadine, Levocetirizine, Cetirizine, Fexofenadine, Hydroxyzine, Bilastin)
Additive anticholinergic effects

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Glaucoma
Can increase eye pressure dangerously
Chronic Respiratory Disease
Can worsen breathing difficulties

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store atropine at room temperature between 20 to 25° C. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep atropine out of the reach of children.

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