Atropine sulfate
Synonym(s): DL-hyoscyamine
Introduction
Name
- Atropine sulfate.
Class of drug
- Modulator of intestinal motility, antimuscarinic pre-anesthetic medication, mydriatic and cycloplegic.
Description
Chemical name
- Endo-(+/-)-alpha-(hydroxymethyl)benzeneacetic acid 8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl ester.
- 1-alphaH,5-alphaH-tropan-3-alpha-ol(+/-)-tropate (ester).
Molecular formula
- C17H23NO3.
Molecular weight
- 289.38.
Physical properties
Storage requirements
- <25°C/77°F.
- Protect from light.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Haskell S R R, Payne M, Webb A, Riviere J & Craigmill A L (2005) FARAD Digest Antidotes in food animal practice. JAVMA 226 (6), 884 -887 Farad (pdf online)
Other sources of information
- CFNP TAP Review (2002) Atropine Livestock. Website: www.ams.usda.gov (pdf online)
- Derived from The Veterinary Formulary (1998) 4th edn. Ed: Bishop Y. British Veterinary Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
- Anon (1998) The European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products Atropine summary report. Website: www.ema.europa.eu (pdf online)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.
- US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Website: www.fda.gov.
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Website: www.vmd.defra.gov.uk.