Poisoning by organo-phosphorous compounds

Indication for Atropine

Population group: Suitable for both men and women, only adults (18 years old or older)

Atropine is used in the treatment of poisoning by certain cholinesterase inhibitors e.g. organo-phosphorous compounds.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

1.2-2 mg once

Route of admnistration

Intravenous

Defined daily dose

1.2 - 2 mg

Dosage regimen

From 1.2 To 2 mg once every day

Detailed description

From 1.2mg, increased according to patients response.

1.2-2 mg once

Route of admnistration

Intramuscular

Defined daily dose

1.2 - 2 mg

Dosage regimen

From 1.2 To 2 mg once every day

Detailed description

From 1.2mg, increased according to patients response.

Active ingredient

Atropine is an antimuscarinic agent which competitively antagonises acetylcholine at postganglionic nerve endings, thus affecting receptors if the exocrine glands, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and the central nervous system.

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