Atropine Accord
Atropine Accord is used in emergencies to treat a very slow heart rate, as an antidote for certain poisons, or before surgery to prevent side effects.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
0.1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Atropine sulfate monohydrate
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The dose depends on your condition and age. For adults, it is typically 0.3-2 mg; for children, it is 0.01-0.02 mg per kg of body weight.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein or muscle by a doctor or nurse.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is typically 3 mg. For children, the maximum per single dose is 0.6 mg, but it can be repeated as needed for certain conditions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Visual disturbances (dilated pupils, difficulty focusing, blurred vision, light sensitivity)
- •Dry mouth (difficulty swallowing or speaking, thirst)
- •Constipation and heartburn/reflux
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Bloating
- •Reduced sweating
- •Dry skin
- •Hives or rash
- •Agitation (especially with higher doses)
- •Loss of coordination (especially with higher doses)
- •Confusion (especially with higher doses)
- •Hallucinations (especially with higher doses)
- •Overheating
- •Fast or irregular heart rate, temporary slowing of an already slow heart rate
- •Hot flashes
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Reduced bronchial secretions
- •Reduced gastric fluid secretion
- •Loss of taste
RARE
- •Psychotic reactions
- •Allergic reactions
- •Seizures
- •Drowsiness
- •Severe hypersensitivity reaction
- •Irregular heart rate, including ventricular fibrillation
- •Chest pain
- •Temporary very high blood pressure
- •Headache
- •Restlessness
- •Unsteady gait and balance problems
- •Insomnia
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to atropine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have difficulty urinating.
- Do not use if you have high eye pressure (glaucoma).
- Do not use if you have a severe stomach or bowel problem (such as narrowing of the esophagus, blocked intestines, or toxic megacolon).
- Do not drive or operate machinery after receiving this injection, as it can cause confusion or blurred vision.