Atropine (NA)
Atropin Injection may be used in combination with other medicines to reverse the effect of muscle relaxants during surgery. It is given by your doctor or nurse, who will make sure you get the right amount. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.Common side effects of this medicine include blurred vision and fast heart rate. Dry mouth may also occur while using this medicine so, try to do frequent mouth rinses, maintain good oral hygiene and increase water intake.Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. It is better to avoid this medication if you are suffering from any severe heart disease or urinary retention.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Atropin
1 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Atropin Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine). This helps dry up secretions (saliva, sweat, etc.) from glands before surgery, increases a low heart rate and decreases intestinal contractions (spasms). It also works as an antidote in certain types of poisoning and reverses the side effects of certain muscle relaxing medicines.
Related Warnings
Atropin Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Atropin Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Atropin Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Milk secretion may decrease.
Atropin Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Atropin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Atropin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Atropin Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Atropin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Atropin Injection is used in emergency situations when the heart beats too slowly, as an antidote to insecticide or mushroom poisoning. It can be used as part of the premedication before general anesthesia. It is also used in combination with other drugs to reverse the effect of muscle relaxants used during surgery.
Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, lung disease, stomach ulcers, liver problems, and thyroid disorders before taking this medicine.
This medicine is injected into a muscle, under the skin, or as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection in a hospital setting only.
Some of the signs of overdose are dilation of the pupils, difficulty in swallowing, hot dry skin, flushing, inability to pass urine, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and hyperactivity. However, this rarely happens as Atropin Injection is administered under the care of a highly trained doctor. If you suspect you have been given this medicine in excess, you should tell the doctor immediately.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Atropin Injection can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heatstroke. Drink lots of fluids to stop fluid loss.
No, Atropin Injection should not be given during pregnancy since the medicine may cross the placental barrier and may cause tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) in the fetus.
Yes, dry mouth is a common side-effect of this medicine. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sucking sugarless candy may help.
This medicine may cause drowsiness and blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not drive until your pupils are no longer dilated.
