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Atropine is a drug with various medical uses. It is used as a preoperative medication to decrease salivation and secretion, an opthalmic medication and an emergency drug for certain heart rhythm problems. It is also an antidote for certain types of pesticide poisoning such as carbamate and organophospate.
Top Resources on Atropine
- WebMD: Atropine IM Uses
- eMedicine Health: Medical Treatment
- Wikipedia: Use as Antidote Against Nerve Agents | Antidote for Organophosphate Poisoning
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Overdosage/Toxicology
- Answers: Atropine
- Temple College: Indications
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