About atropine sulfate monohydrate
Anticholinergic and antimuscarinic medicine
Used for
- Treats slow heart rate and certain heart rhythm emergencies
- Treats organophosphate or nerve-agent poisoning
- Reduces secretions before some procedures
Usual adult dose
For symptomatic slow heart rate: 1 mg intravenously every 3–5 minutes, maximum 3 mg. Poisoning doses vary and may require repeated or continuous treatment.
Usual dose in children
For symptomatic slow heart rate: 0.02 mg/kg intravenously; repeat once if needed, maximum 0.5 mg per dose. Poisoning doses vary.
Common side effects
- Dry mouth and blurred vision
- Fast heartbeat or palpitations
- Difficulty urinating
- Confusion, especially in older adults
Important warnings
- Injection dosing depends on the reason for use; poisoning requires specialist-guided treatment.
- Use cautiously with glaucoma, urinary retention, bowel obstruction, or fast heart rhythms.
- May cause overheating by reducing sweating.
- Seek urgent help for severe confusion, very fast heartbeat, or inability to urinate.
Pregnancy
Use when clinically needed; treatment of serious poisoning or heart problems may outweigh potential risks.
Breastfeeding
Use cautiously; atropine may reduce milk production and could affect the infant.
Interactions
- Other anticholinergic medicines can increase side effects.
- Some antihistamines, antidepressants, and antipsychotics may increase dry mouth, blurred vision, or urinary retention.
- Atropine may reduce the effects of medicines that slow the heart.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.