Atropine is an anticholinergic that is used for treatment of spasms in the stomach, intestines, and other organs. It also lowers the production of saliva and secretions of the airway. Atropine blocks the effects of a chemical in the body (acetylcholine) in the nervous system, stomach, intestines, certain glands (eg, salivary gland), urinary tract, and other tissues.
You should not use Atropine in case you have conditions mentioned below: you are allergic to any ingredient in Atropine; you have adhesions between the iris and lens of the eyes, asthma, blocking of the stomach or bowel, ulcerative colitis, bleeding, angle-closure glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, difficulty urinating due to a blockage, excess acid in the stomach or throat, esophagus problems (difficulty swallowing), or bowel muscle weakness.
In such cases it is obligatory to consult with your doctor or health care provider before taking this medicine.
Before using Atropine
Before using Atropine you should tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions listed below: you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding a baby; you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances; you have a history of megacolon or a predisposition to angle-closure glaucoma; you have numbness due to nerve damage, prostate problems (enlarged prostate), blockage of the bladder, trouble urinating, heart problems (congestive heart failure), hiatal hernia, or open-angle glaucoma.
Be aware that Atropine may interact with some medicines. Consult with your health care provider in case you are taking any other drugs, especially any of the next: Antihistamines (eg, diphenhydramine), medicine for Parkinson disease (eg, benztropine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because of increased risk of side effects.
It may not be a complete list of all interactions with other drugs. To prevent any complications you should check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Atropine
You should use Atropine as recommended by your doctor by mouth with or without food.
In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next intake, skip the missed dose and take it according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take double doses at once.
Important safety information
In case your problems do not get better within a few days or if they get worse, consult with your doctor.
Atropine usage may lead to drowsiness or blurred vision. These effects may be worsening by taking alcohol or certain medicines. Prevent driving or performing any other possibly unsafe actions.
Ask you doctor about drugs that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are taking Atropine. Consult with your doctor before taking of alcohol.
Try to avoid overheat in hot weather or while you are being active; It may cause heatstroke.
Tell your doctor in case you have any symptoms of fluid or electrolyte loss: dry mouth; thirst; weakness; lethargy; drowsiness; restlessness; muscle pain or cramps; muscle weakness; low blood pressure; infrequent urination; rapid heartbeat; stomach disorders such as nausea and vomiting.
Your eyes may be more sensitive to sunlight while taking Atropine. In such cases you should wear sunglasses.
Notice your doctor or dentist that you use Atropine before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Use Atropine with caution in the elderly because they are more likely to be sensitive to its effects.
Use Atropine with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 13 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been proved.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING
In case you become pregnant, consult with your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks of taking Atropine while pregnancy. It is not clear whether Atropine passes into breast milk. In case you are or will be breast-feeding a baby while you use Atropine, consult with your doctor and discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Atropine
You should consult with your doctor in case you have any of side effects especially bothersome listed below: blurred vision; constipation; decreased salivation; decreased sweating; difficulty sleeping; difficulty swallowing; dilation of the pupils; dizziness; drowsiness; excitement; fever; headache; hot, flushed, dry skin; loss of taste; mild to severe dryness of the nose and mouth; nausea; nervousness; thirst.
Seek emergency in case you have any of these severe side effects: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in heartbeat; confusion; delirium; diarrhea; difficulty focusing your eyes; difficulty urinating; fast/irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; rash; restlessness with weakness; speech disturbance; unusual weakness; vomiting.
What is the expiration date of the pills?
This information is mentioned on each blister. The expiration date is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
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