Atropine

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ANTIARRHYTHMICS

Atropine Sulfate / ANTIMUSCARINICS / ANTIDOTES

DESCRIPTION / ACTION:

• It blocks the parasympathetic nervous system and it’s inhibiting effects on heart rate.
• It does not increase the strength of cardiac contraction.

INDICATIONS:

• Symptomatic Bradycardia, Asystole if clinically indicated (vagally induced), and Organophosphate Poisoning.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• None in the emergency setting.

PRECAUTIONS:

• Give no more than 3.0 mg for cardiac-related problems. May cause a decrease in ventricular rate in the presence of 2nd Degree Mobitz II and 3rd Degree Heart Block.

DOSAGE:

• 0.5 mg - 1.0 mg IVP AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosage.
• Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric specific dosage.