Atropine (injection)

Generic name: atropine (injection) [ AT-roe-peen ]
Brand names: AtroPen Auto-Injector, Sal-Tropine, AtroPen, Atreza
Dosage forms: injectable solution (0.05 mg/mL; 0.1 mg/mL; 0.4 mg/mL; 0.4 mg/mL-NaCl 0.9%; 1 mg/mL); intramuscular solution (2 mg/0.7 mL); intravenous solution (0.1 mg/mL; 0.4 mg/mL-NaCl 0.9%)
Drug classes:Anticholinergic chronotropic agents, Anticholinergics / antispasmodics, Antidotes

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 17, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is atropine?

Atropine is used to help reduce saliva, mucus, or other secretions in your airway during a surgery.

Atropine is sometimes used as an antidote to treat certain types of poisoning.

Atropine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Seek medical attention after any use of atropine to treat poisoning. After the injection you may need to receive further treatment and observation.

Before taking this medicine

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• asthma or other breathing disorder;

• glaucoma;

• enlarged prostate;

• urination problems;

• a heart rhythm disorder;

• liver or kidney disease;

• myasthenia gravis; or

• a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines).

In an emergency, you may ...