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Atropine


Introduction

Name

  • Atropine sulfate.

Class of drug

  • Parasympatholytic agent.
  • Plant alkaloid used as an anticholinergic agent.

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.
  • Olson M E, Vizzutti D, Morck D W et al (1994) The parasympatholytic effects of atropine sulfate and glycopyrrolate in rats and rabbits. Can J Vet Res 58 (4), 254-258 PubMed.

Other sources of information

  • Ramsey I et al (2011) Atropine. In:BSAVA Small Animal Formulary. 7th end. Cheltenham, BSAVA.
  • Pariaut R (2009) Cardiovascular Physiology and Disease of the Rabbit. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract 12 (1), 135-144.
  • Johnston M S (2008) Clinical Toxicoses of Domestic Rabbits. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract 11 (2), 315-326.
  • Lichtenberger M & Ko J (2007) Anaesthesia and Analgesia for Small Mammals and Birds. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract 10 (2), 293-315.
  • Carpenter J W (2005) Rabbits. In:Exotic Animal Formulary. 3rd edn. Elsevier Saunders. pp 409-444.
  • Andrew A E (2002) Corneal Disease of Rabbits. Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract (2), 341-356. 
  • Mason D (1997) Anesthesia, analgesia, and sedation for small mammals. In: Ferrets, rabbits, and rodents: clinical medicine and surgery. Eds: Hillyer E & Quesenberry K. Philadelphia: WB Saunders. pp 378-391.