Atropine belongs to a class of medicines known as antimuscarinics or anticholinergics. Atropine occurs naturally and is extracted from the alkaloid plant belladonna. Atropine works by blocking a chemical called acetylcholine's actions. Atropine is widely used in clinical medicine and is available in various dosage forms, including an oral tablet, an injection solution, an ophthalmic solution, and an ophthalmic ointment.
Atropine is used before the eye examinations and can treat some types of eye conditions. This belongs to the class of drugs which is known as anticholinergics. The eye drops work by widening the pupil of the eye.
Atropine is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of low heart rate (bradycardia), to reduce preoperative salivation and bronchial secretions, or as an antidote to cholinergic or mushroom poisoning overdoses. Atropine may be used with other medications or alone.
Common side effects of Atropine are:
If you have a side effect that bothers you, talk to your doctor. These are not all the Atropine's potential side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Get A Second OpinionAtropine comes as a solution and an eye ointment to add to the eyes. The drops are usually infused twice or four times a day. Usually, the ointment is applied one to three times a day. Try to use Atropine exactly as directed.
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Book an AppointmentOverdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have used more than the prescribed Homatropine eye drops there is a chance of getting a harmful effect on your body’s functions. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency.
If you are on a daily schedule using this medication and skip a dose, use it as soon as you recall. If the time for the next dose is close, skip the skipped dose. At a normal time, use the next dose. To catch up, do not double the dose.
It may be dangerous to use Atropine Sulphate Injection during pregnancy. Although human studies are minimal, animal studies have shown adverse effects on developing babies. Before prescribing it to you, the doctor can weigh the benefits and any possible risks.
During breastfeeding, Atropine Sulphate Injection is safe to use. Human studies show that a large amount of the medication does not move into the breastmilk and is not toxic to the infant. The secretion of milk can decrease.
Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. The exposure of medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach. Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
| Atropine | Glycopyrrolate |
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| Atropine belongs to a class of medicines known as antimuscarinics or anticholinergics. Atropine occurs naturally and is extracted from the alkaloid plant belladonna. | Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic that helps regulate conditions that require excessive development of stomach acid, such as peptic ulcers. |
| Atropine is used before the eye examinations and can treat some types of eye conditions. This belongs to the class of drugs which is known as anticholinergics. | To minimize excessive drooling caused by medical conditions, glycopyrrolate solution is used (such as cerebral palsy). This drug works by decreasing the amount of saliva that you generate. |
Some of the common side effects of Atropine are:
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Some of the common side effects of Glycopyrrolate are:
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By blocking the parasympathetic forces on the muscle, atropine raises the heart rate and enhances atrioventricular conduction.
Usually, the drug of choice for symptomatic bradycardia is atropine. It raises the heart rate, which enhances hemodynamic stability, and is an anticholinergic and potent belladonna alkaloid. If atropine and temporary heart pacing don't boost hemodynamic control, epinephrine can be used as a secondary measure.
Some of the common side effects of Atropine are:
Ingestion of as little as a few drops of atropine in the formulation of eye drops can lead to toxicity that is anticholinergic or, more precisely, antimuscarinic. Blocking of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the central and peripheral muscarinic receptors results in antimuscarinic toxidrome.
Atropine is used during surgery to help suppress saliva, mucus, or other secretions in the airway. Spasms in the liver, intestines, bladder, or other organs can also be handled with atropine. Atropine is also used for treating such forms of poisoning as an antidote.
Tachycardia, pupil dilation, dry mouth, urinary retention, sweating inhibition (anhidrosis), blurred vision and constipation can produce the anticholinergic effects of atropine. Most of these side effects, however, manifest themselves only with excessive dosing or with repeated dosing.
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