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Atropine sulfate
EMT Pharm Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |