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Atropine


- For Bradycardia (when hypotension is present), Asystole, preanesthesia, and temporary treatment of symptomatic 2nd and 3rd deg heart block; - Bradycardia: 0.5mg IV repeated q5min as required - max dose 2mg; - Give undiluted 1 mg/10 ml syringe; - Doses less than 0.5 mg may cause Bradycardia; - Peds: Emergency Cardiac Care: 0.01-0.03 mg/kg IV q2-5min upto 1.0 mg - minimum dose of 0.1 mg;



Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.