What is Atropine Inj?
Atropine Inj is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of symptoms of low heart rate (bradycardia) before a surgery. It belongs to a class of medicine known as Anticholinergic, Antispasmodic Agents. Atropine Inj is available on Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
What is Atropine Inj used for?
Atropine is a prescription medicine that is used for;
• Treating the symptoms of low heart rate (bradycardia).
• Reducing salivation, mucus secretions or any other secretions in the airway during surgery.
• Treating certain poisoning as an antidote.
• Treating overdose of cholinergic drugs or mushroom poisoning.
Atropine Inj Composition
Atropine Inj is a sterile solution of atropine sulfate in Water for Injection. Each mL contains;
• Atropine Sulfate 0.4 mg
• Sodium Chloride 9 mg
• Benzyl Alcohol 9 mg
• Water for Injection qs
The PH of the solution may be adjusted with Sulfuric Acid if necessary.
Atropine Inj Dosage
Follow your pharmacist or Doctor’s prescription.
How is Atropine Inj Administered?
• Atropine injection is injected into a muscle, under the skin, or as an infusion into a vein.
• This injection is given by a healthcare provider.
• Atropine inj is given as soon as possible after the onset of poisoning symptoms.
What are the Side Effects of Atropine Inj?
Common side effects of Atropine Inj include; Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Sensitivity to light, Lack of sweating, Dizziness, Nausea, Loss of balance, and Hypersensitivity reactions (skin rash).
What is Atropine Inj used for in an emergency?
Atropine inj is used in emergency situations when the heart beats too slowly. It is used as an antidote to organophosphate insecticide, nerve gas, and mushroom poisoning. Atropine can be used as part of the premedication before general anaesthesia.
What is the Contraindication of Atropine Inj?
Atropine Inj is contraindicated in patients with;
• Glaucoma,
• Pyloric stenosis
• Thyrotoxicosis
• Fever
• Urinary tract obstruction
• Ileus.
Can Atropine Inj be Administered to kids?
A weight-based dose of 0.02 mg/kg atropine is administered by some experts for infants and small children weighing less than 5 kg.
Can Atropine Inj be Administered in Pregnancy?
Atropine Inj may be administered during pregnancy as a preoperative, preanesthetic agent for reducing salivation and bronchial secretions. Atropine rapidly crosses the human placenta and its administration in pregnancy may cause fetal tachycardia and a decrease in beat-to-beat variability of the fetal heart rate.
Where to buy Atropine Inj?
Atropine Inj can be purchased on Drugstore.ng Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.