Drug Name:Atropine
Drug Class:Anticholinergic
Mechanism of Action:
  • Competitive antagonist of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors
  • Blocks parasympathetic nervous system activity
Use:
  • Bradycardia
  • Antidote for cholinergic poisoning
  • Preoperative medication to reduce salivation and bronchial secretions
  • Dilation of the pupil for ophthalmic exams
Side Effects:
  • Dry mouth
  • Blurred vision
  • Tachycardia
  • Urinary retention
  • Constipation
Contraindications:
  • Glaucoma
  • Obstructive gastrointestinal disorders
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Hypersensitivity to atropine
Specialty:
  • Emergency medicine
  • Anesthesiology
  • Ophthalmology