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atropine (Atropen) - Coggle Diagram
atropine (Atropen)
Mechanism of Action
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- decrease gastric motility
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Administration Alerts
- Monitor BP, Pulse, Respirations
- Monitor 1 hour before & after administration
Why??
PNS drugs dilate bronchioles, increase HR, & increase BP
USES
- antidote for anticholinesterase poisoning
Adverse Effects
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- CNS excitement = delirium if worsens
CAUTION: Patients with Bladder function issues, or BP issues should NOT take drug
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Drug-Drug Interaction
Anything that accentuates PNS lytic response (procainamide, TCA)
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Contraindications
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- Obstructive patients (GI & Bladder)
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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