Atrokid0.01%
OTC- Generic:
- Atropine Sulphate
- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Eye Drop
- Pack size:
- 5ml drop
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At a glance
Atropine Sulphate is an anticholinergic agent used for bradycardia, organophosphorus poisoning, and as an anesthesia adjunct. As eye drops, it is used for mydriasis, cycloplegia, and controlling myopia progression in children.
Indications
- Sinus bradycardia (ACLS)
- Asystole / Pulseless Electrical Activity (ACLS)
- Organophosphorus poisoning
- Anesthesia premedication (antisialagogue)
- Bronchospasm (nebulization)
- Cycloplegia and mydriasis for eye examination
- Uveitis treatment
- Myopia progression control in children (0.01% solution)
Dosage
Injection (IV/IM/SC):
- Anesthesia premedication: 0.4-0.6 mg, 30-60 min before anesthesia; repeat q4-6hr PRN
- Sinus bradycardia (ACLS): 0.5-1 mg or 0.04 mg/kg IV q5min; max 3 mg
- Asystole/PEA (ACLS): 1 mg IV q3-5min; up to 0.04 mg/kg
- Organophosphorus poisoning: 2 mg IV/IM, q10-30min until muscarinic effects resolve; maintain atropinization for at least 2 days
- Bronchospasm (nebulization): 0.025 mg/kg (max 2.5 mg/dose) in 2.5 mL NS, q6-8hr
Eye Drops (0.01% & 1%):
- Uveitis (1%): 1 drop three times daily
- Refraction (1%): 1 drop twice daily for 1-2 days before exam, and 1 hour before exam
- Myopia control (0.01%): 1 drop at night in each eye; continue for at least 2 years
Side effects
Common (Eye Drops):
- Blurred vision
- Photophobia
- Local irritation
- Follicular conjunctivitis
- Vascular congestion, edema, exudate
- Contact dermatitis, eczematous dermatitis
Common (Injection/Systemic):
- Dry mouth
- Dysphagia
- Constipation
- Flushing and dry skin
- Tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias
- Mydriasis, photophobia, cycloplegia
- Raised intraocular pressure
Toxic doses: Tachycardia, hyperpyrexia, restlessness, confusion, excitement, hallucinations, delirium, circulatory failure, respiratory depression.
Precautions & warnings
Serious Precautions:
- Contraindicated in angle-closure glaucoma [citation:4]
- Total dose should not exceed 0.03-0.04 mg/kg in patients with coronary artery disease [citation:9]
- May cause viscid plugs in chronic lung disease
- May cause complete urinary retention in prostatic hypertrophy
- May convert partial pyloric stenosis to complete obstruction
- Extreme caution in Down's syndrome, spastic paralysis, or brain damage [citation:4]
- Caution in pregnancy and lactation
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.