Atropine tablet
Application: Elimination of gastrointestinal muscle spasm - irritable bowel syndrome
Drug forms of atropine
Pills, ear drops, ampoules
Medication information of atropine tablets
Dosage and method of taking atropine tablets
Contraindications to the use of atropine tablets
Taking atropine tablets during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of atropine tablets on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Atropine Tablets
Special warnings and precautions while taking atropine tablets
Side effects of atropine tablets
Overdose of atropine tablets (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of atropine tablets
Medication information of atropine tablets
Atropine is an antimuscarinic or anticholinergic used to reduce spasms of the muscles of the stomach and intestinal wall. Atropine tablets are used to relieve stomach cramps, abdominal pain, or conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Atropine blocks muscarinic receptors on the surface of muscle cells in the intestinal wall and prevents acetylcholine from attaching to them. By preventing this connection, the intestinal muscles relax and unwanted contractions and muscle spasms are reduced.
If you are interested in learning more about other forms of atropine, such as atropine eye drops and atropine ampoules, you can refer to the relevant page.
Dosage and method of taking atropine tablets
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with atropine tablets. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
The dose and amount of atropine tablets vary from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. The usual dose is 1-2 tablets every night.
Try to take your doses at the same time each day and at the regular hour.
If you forget to take your daily dose of atropine tablets at the right time, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the drug together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to the use of atropine tablets
Note the expiration date of the atropine tablet and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
Never give atropine tablets to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with atropine tablets, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Taking atropine tablets during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not take any medication arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself. Use atropine tablets during pregnancy and lactation only if your doctor has prescribed this medicine for you.
The effect of atropine tablets on driving and working with machines
Atropine tablets may cause dizziness and blurred vision, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery
Drug Interactions Atropine Tablets
Drug interactions may alter the performance of drugs and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or taking the medicine Do not leave
Atropine tablets may interact with the following drugs and the concomitant use of these drugs can have dangerous side effects: amantadine, antihistamines such as bromopheniramine, chlorpheniramine, Parkinson's drugs such as procyclidine, orphenadril, orphenadril, (trihexiphenidyl), some antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol, chlorpermazine, clozapine, antispasmodics such as hyoscine and disopyramide, antidepressants such as phenelzine and nepopam and tricyclic antidepressants, for example Tryptiline, clomipramine.
Special warnings and precautions while taking atropine tablets
Some medications cannot be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking atropine tablets:
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have a heart problem, a history of heart attack or high blood pressure.
- If you want this medicine for a child or the elderly.
- If you have an overactive thyroid gland.
- If you have Down Syndrome.
- If you have a muscle problem such as myasthenia gravis.
- If you have asthma or other respiratory problems.
- If you have glaucoma eye disease.
- If you have a problem with an enlarged prostate.
- If you have urinary problems.
- If you have liver or kidney disease.
- If you have a gastrointestinal obstruction (stomach or intestines).
- If you are already allergic to any medication
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether prescribed to you or taken without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
Side effects of atropine tablets
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Dry mouth, nose or throat
Dry eyes, blurred vision
Vertigo
Headache or drowsiness
Heartbeat (tachycardia)
Problems urinating
Confusion and delusions (especially in the elderly)
Weakness and feeling sick
Dry skin and hot flashes
If you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to using this pill, Consult your doctor.
Overdose of atropine tablets (drug poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has a drug poisoning and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath or fainting (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of atropine tablets
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.