ATROPINE SULFATE INJECTION, USP

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ATROPINE SULFATE (UNII: 03J5ZE7KA5) (ATROPINE - UNII:7C0697DR9I)

Available from:

American Regent, Inc.

INN (International Name):

ATROPINE SULFATE

Composition:

ATROPINE SULFATE 1 mg in 1 mL

Administration route:

INTRAMUSCULAR

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

- In the treatment of parkinsonism. Rigidity and tremor relieved by the apparently selective depressant action. - In the gastrointestinal tract to relieve pylorospasm, hypertonicity of the small intestine and the hypermotility of the colon. - To relieve hypertonicity of the uterine muscle. - To relax the spasm of biliary and uretered colic and bronchial spasm. - To diminish the tone of the detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder in the treatment of urinary tract disorders. - To control the crying and laughing episodes in patients with brain lesions. - In cases of closed head injuries which cause acetylcholine to be released or to be present in cerebrospinal fluid which in turn causes abnormal EEG patterns, stupor and neurological signs. - In the management of peptic ulcer. - In anesthesia to control excessive salivation and bronchial secretions. - To control rhinorrhea of acute rhinitis or hay fever. - As an antidote for pilocarpine, physostigmine, isoflurophate, choline esters, certain species of Aminata and

Product summary:

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) (See USP Controlled Room Temperature). AMERICAN REGENT, INC. SHIRLEY, NY 11967 IN1010 Rev. 1/09

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

ATROPINE SULFATE- ATROPINE SULFATE INJECTION, SOLUTION
AMERICAN REGENT, INC.
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ATROPINE SULFATE INJECTION, USP
RX ONLY
(PH 3.0 - 6.5)
DESCRIPTION
Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP is a sterile, isotonic solution of
Atropine Sulfate in Water
for Injection q.s. Sodium Chloride added for isotonicity. pH adjusted
with Sulfuric Acid.
Preservative free.
Atropine is a white crystalline alkaloid which may be extracted from
belladonna root and
hyoscyamine or may be produced synthetically. It is used in the form
of atropine sulfate
because this compound has much greater solubility in water. The
structural formula of
Atropine is as follows:
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Atropine has two actions. The most important therapeutic action is the
inhibition of
smooth muscle and glands innervated by postganglionic cholinergic
nerves. Atropine
also has central-nervous system activity, which may be stimulating or
depressing
depending upon the dose.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
1. In the treatment of parkinsonism. Rigidity and tremor relieved by
the apparently
selective depressant action.
2. In the gastrointestinal tract to relieve pylorospasm, hypertonicity
of the small
intestine and the hypermotility of the colon.
3. To relieve hypertonicity of the uterine muscle.
4. To relax the spasm of biliary and uretered colic and bronchial
spasm.
5. To diminish the tone of the detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder
in the treatment of
urinary tract disorders.
6. To control the crying and laughing episodes in patients with brain
lesions.
7. In cases of closed head injuries which cause acetylcholine to be
released or to be
present in cerebrospinal fluid which in turn causes abnormal EEG
patterns, stupor
and neurological signs.
8. In the management of peptic ulcer.
9. In anesthesia to control excessive salivation and bronchial
secretions.
10. To control rhinorrhea of ac