Atropin Aguettant
Atropin Aguettant is a medicine that temporarily blocks certain nerve functions, which helps reduce body secretions, relax some muscles, and speed up the heart rate.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
0.1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Atropine sulfate
Manufacturer
Laboratoire Aguettant
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will decide the right dose for you, based on your condition and possibly your weight.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection by a doctor or specially trained nurse, either into a muscle or directly into a vein.
Important
The maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor based on your specific needs and condition.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Vision problems, such as dilated pupils, difficulty focusing, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light.
- •Reduced secretions in the airways.
- •Dry mouth, which can cause difficulty swallowing and speaking, and thirst.
- •Constipation and heartburn (reflux).
- •Less stomach acid.
- •Loss of taste.
- •Feeling sick (nausea).
- •Vomiting.
- •Bloating or swelling.
- •Less sweating.
- •Dry skin.
- •Skin rash or hives.
- •Feeling restless or agitated, especially with higher doses.
- •Loss of coordination, especially with higher doses.
- •Confusion, especially with higher doses.
- •Seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations), especially with higher doses.
- •Overheating.
- •Certain heart issues, like a fast or irregular heartbeat, or a temporary slowing of the heart rate.
- •Hot flashes.
- •Difficulty urinating.
RARE
- •Psychotic reactions.
- •Allergic reactions.
- •Seizures.
- •Feeling sleepy or drowsy.
- •Severe allergic reactions (hypersensitivity).
- •Very irregular heart rhythm, including very fast and uncontrolled beats (ventricular fibrillation).
- •Chest pain.
- •Temporary very high blood pressure.
- •Headache.
- •Restlessness.
- •Unsteady walking and balance problems.
- •Difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to atropine sulfate or any other ingredient in the medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have trouble urinating, especially if you are a man with an enlarged prostate.
- Inform your doctor if you have bowel paralysis, severe inflammation of the large intestine, or a bowel blockage.
- Let your doctor know if you have high pressure in your eyes (glaucoma).
- This medicine should be used with caution in babies, small children, and the elderly, as they may be more sensitive to its effects.
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- Atropin Aguettant can reduce sweating and may cause your body temperature to rise; this is especially important for babies and young children.
- Talk to your doctor if you have certain heart conditions, an overactive thyroid, liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure, or chronic lung disease.