ATROPINE

Brand Name & Strength

Acipan 1 mg/ml

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

Continuous

IV infusion

Dilute 8 mg in 100 ml diluent

Diluent

NS

Administration & Infusion rate

SC, IM, Slow IV Continuous

IV infusion

(for organophosphate poisoning)

Administer at a rate of 0.02 – 0.08 mg/kg/hr (0.25 - 1 ml/kg/hr)

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

Use immediately -

Remarks

Not to be added to any

IV infusion

solutions for administration

Monitor closely for sign and symptoms of anaphylaxis

Protect from light