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Atropine Sulphate Injection 600mcg/1ml – Pack of 10
Atropine Sulphate Injection 600mcg/1ml is a prescription only anticholinergic medicine supplied in 1ml ampoules, pack of 10. It is used before anaesthesia to reduce saliva and airway secretions, and may also be used in clinical settings for the management of slow heart rate or as an antidote in certain types of poisoning. Store below 25°C.
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Atropine Sulphate Injection 600mcg/1ml for Clinical and Perioperative Use
Atropine Sulphate Injection 600mcg/1ml is a prescription-only anticholinergic medicine supplied in 1ml ampoules. It is used in clinical settings before general anaesthesia to help reduce salivary and bronchial secretions and to help manage changes in heart rate that may occur before or during an operation. It may also be used in emergency and perioperative care where a slow heart rate needs to be addressed, and as an antidote in certain cases of cholinergic drug, insecticide or mushroom poisoning. In some surgical procedures, it is used alongside neostigmine when reversing the effects of muscle relaxants. This product is supplied as a pack of 10 ampoules and should be stored below 25°C.
9 Benefits of Atropine Sulphate Injection
- Atropine sulphate 600mcg/1ml injection supplied in 1ml ampoules, with 10 ampoules per pack.
- Belongs to the anticholinergic group of medicines.
- Used before general anaesthesia to help reduce salivary and bronchial secretions.
- Used to help manage slow heart rate (bradycardia), including during emergency care and during an operation.
- May be used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in appropriate clinical settings.
- Can be used as an antidote in certain types of poisoning, including exposure to some cholinergic substances.
- May be used with neostigmine to reverse the effects of muscle relaxants used during an operation.
- Helps block the effects of acetylcholine, supporting control of secretions and heart rate where clinically required.
- Store below 25°C. Opened ampoules should be discarded immediately, and any diluted solution should be used immediately.
Who Can Use Atropine Sulphate Injection 600mcg/1ml and When It May Be Used
Atropine Sulphate Injection 600mcg/1ml is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in clinical, surgical and emergency care settings. It may be used before general anaesthesia to help reduce salivary and bronchial secretions, during procedures where a low heart rate needs to be managed, and in specific emergency situations where bradycardia is present. It may also be used as an antidote in certain cases of cholinergic drug overdose, insecticide exposure or mushroom poisoning, and in combination with neostigmine when reversing the effects of muscle relaxants used during an operation.
This is a Prescription Only Medicine and should only be supplied, prepared and administered by appropriately qualified medical personnel.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Strength | 600mcg/1ml |
| Form | Ampoule |
| Pack Size | 10 ampoules |
| Drug Class | Anticholinergic |
| Active Ingredient | Atropine Sulphate |
| Storage | Store below 25°C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Atropine Sulphate Injection is used in clinical settings before general anaesthesia to reduce saliva and airway secretions. It may also be used when the heart rate is abnormally low, during certain emergency situations, and as an antidote in some cases of poisoning, including exposure to certain insecticides and mushroom poisoning.
Atropine belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergics. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a chemical in the body involved in secretions, muscle activity, and heart rate regulation.
Store below 25°C. Unopened ampoules should be kept at room temperature in appropriate medicine storage areas.
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