Atro
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About Atro Products
Atro Products side effects
Severe
Side Effects of Atro are Dryness in mouth, Difficulty in urination, Constipation, Blurred vision, Dry skin, Slow heart rate, Photophobia, Dilatation of pupil, Loss of accommodation, Fever, Confusion, Eyelid swelling, Tachycardia, Reduced sweating, Heat intolerance, Skin rash, Dizziness, Skin flushing, Restlessness, Tremors, Fatigue, Eye pain, Stinging in the eyes, Superficial keratitis, Decreased lacrimation, Papillary conjunctivitis, Contact dermatitis, Local reaction, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Respiratory depression, Hallucination, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Speech disorder, Hyperactivity, Seizure.
How Atro Products work
Atropine is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Atro Products
Frequently asked questions about Atro Products
Frequently asked questions about Atropine
Q. What is Atro Injection used for in an emergency?
Atro Injection is used in emergency situations when the heart beats too slowly, as an antidote to insecticide or mushroom poisoning. It can be used as part of the premedication before general anesthesia. It is also used in combination with other drugs to reverse the effect of muscle relaxants used during surgery.
Q. Who should not take Atro Injection?
Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, lung disease, stomach ulcers, liver problems, and thyroid disorders before taking this medicine.
Q. Where is Atro Injection injected?
This medicine is injected into a muscle, under the skin, or as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection in a hospital setting only.
Q. What happens if you are given Atro Injection in excess?
Some of the signs of overdose are dilation of the pupils, difficulty in swallowing, hot dry skin, flushing, inability to pass urine, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and hyperactivity. However, this rarely happens as Atro Injection is administered under the care of a highly trained doctor. If you suspect you have been given this medicine in excess, you should tell the doctor immediately.
Q. What should I avoid while receiving Atro Injection?
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Atro Injection can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heatstroke. Drink lots of fluids to stop fluid loss.
Q. Can Atro Injection be given to pregnant women?
No, Atro Injection should not be given during pregnancy since the medicine may cross the placental barrier and may cause tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) in the fetus.
Q. Does Atro Injection cause dryness in the mouth?
Yes, dry mouth is a common side-effect of this medicine. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sucking sugarless candy may help.
Q. Does Atro Injection make you sleepy?
This medicine may cause drowsiness and blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not drive until your pupils are no longer dilated.