Atropine

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Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ANTIARRHYTHMICS

Atropine Sulfate / ANTIMUSCARINICS / ANTIDOTES

DESCRIPTION / ACTION:

  • It blocks the parasympathetic nervous system and it’s inhibiting effects on heart rate.
  • It does not increase the strength of cardiac contraction.

INDICATIONS:

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

  • None in the emergency setting.

PRECAUTIONS:

  • Give no more than 3.0 mg for cardiac-related problems. May cause a decrease in ventricular rate in the presence of 2nd Degree Mobitz II and 3rd Degree Heart Block.

DOSAGE:

  • 0.5 mg - 1.0 mg IVP AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosage.
  • Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric specific dosage.