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Atropine sulfate
EMT Pharm Review
Term | Definition |
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drug class | Anticholinergic |
Pharmacologic Action | Inhibits acetylcholine’s action at nerve synapses. |
indications for administration | Nerve agent exposure |
contraindications | none |
Medication interactions | none |
adult and pediatric doses | Adult: 2mg IM via autoinjector Must be administered via an autoinjector Nerve Agent Antidote Kit (NAAK) Mark 1 kit, Duodose; Repeat 3-5 min until desired effect (max dose is approximately 20mg, but give until symptoms abate) Pediatric: Same as adult |