Atropine Noridem
Atropine Noridem is used to treat a slow heart rate, reverse the effects of certain muscle relaxants, and treat poisoning from specific substances like pesticides.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Atropine sulfate
Manufacturer
Noridem Enterprises Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, usually 0.5 mg given into a vein for slow heart rate. Doses vary depending on what the medicine is used for.
Method
The medicine is given as an injection into a vein (intravenous), a muscle (intramuscular), or under the skin (subcutaneous).
Important
For slow heart rate, the total dose is usually up to 3 mg. For poisoning, much higher doses may be given by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Blurred vision
- •Dry mouth
- •Dilated pupils, sensitivity to light, or increased eye pressure
- •Constipation, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or changes in taste
- •Difficulty urinating or inability to urinate
- •Slow or fast heart rate, palpitations, or irregular heartbeat
- •Red and dry skin, rash, or allergic reactions
- •Headache, confusion, or drowsiness
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there)
RARE
- •Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
- •Dizziness
- •Nasal congestion
- •Impotence (erectile dysfunction)
- •High body temperature
- •Severe allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock (a very serious allergic reaction)
- •Increased white blood cells (leukocytosis)
Important Warnings
- Use with caution if you are a child or elderly, or if you have conditions like an overactive thyroid, liver or kidney disease, or high blood pressure.
- If you have a lung disease, this medicine might cause mucus to thicken in your lungs.
- People with Down's syndrome may be more sensitive to this medicine.
- Small doses can sometimes cause your heart rate to slow down too much.
- This medicine can slow down digestion and may worsen symptoms if you have stomach ulcers or severe heartburn.
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- This medicine can increase pressure in your eyes, so eye pressure should be checked by a doctor.
- Do not drive or operate machinery if this medicine makes you drowsy or blurs your vision.