{"title":"Atropine","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"atropine-injectable-100ml","title":"Atropine Injectable 100ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:black;font-weight:bold\"\u003ePrescription items are \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:red;font-weight:bold;text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNON-RETURNABLE\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:black;font-weight:bold\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:red;font-weight:bold;text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNON REFUNDABLE\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; line-height: normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eOverview of Atropine for Dogs and Cats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; line-height: normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is administered to block the effect of certain nervous system impulses (acetylcholine) on receptors throughout the body. In animals, like dogs and cats, it is most often used when an animal is undergoing anesthesia for surgery to block the undesirable effects of nervous system stimulation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eThe involuntary nervous system is divided into the sympathetic (flight or fight response) and parasympathetic branches. In general, these two systems oppose each other. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eWhen stimulated, the sympathetic system increases heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac activity. The pupils dilate and gastrointestinal function reduces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eThe parasympathetic system, working largely through a nerve called the vagus nerve, slows heart rate, reduces blood pressure, and stimulates gastrointestinal function, salivation, and digestion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eCells contain targets, called receptors, that are stimulated by chemicals released from nerves. In the parasympathetic system, the chemical transmitter released by nerves is acetylcholine and the receptors are called muscarinic receptors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine blocks the muscarinic receptor and thereby inhibits the effect of acetylcholine, reducing the parasympathetic activity of this chemical. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eTherefore, atropine belongs to the class of drugs known as anti-muscarinic agents. Sometimes they are also called \"anti-cholinergics\" or \"parasympatholytics,\" terms that also describe the actions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eWhen the muscarinic part of the parasympathetic nervous system is blocked, the sympathetic system becomes more prominent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is a prescription drug and can only be obtained from a veterinarian or by prescription from a veterinarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eBrand Names and Other Names of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Arial\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eThis drug is registered for use in humans and animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is known by the generic name only. There are both human and veterinary formulations available.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; line-height: normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eUses of Atropine for Dogs and Cats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is used prior to anesthesia for surgery to reduce drooling and respiratory tract secretions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is often administered with many anesthetic agents to prevent slowing of the heart rate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eIt is also used to treat dangerously slow heart rates and is an important drug in CPR. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is an antidote for some insecticide (e.g. cholinesterase inhibitors) and mushroom poisonings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is also used to reduce drooling (salivation), vomiting and nausea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine-like compounds have been used to treat vomiting caused by motion sickness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine-like compounds have been used to treat acute bouts of diarrhea in animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is used in the eye to dilate pupils. This can reduce eye pain and prevent complications in various eye diseases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine will antagonize compounds that constrict the airways and cause coughing. Therefore, atropine, and similar compounds can be used in animals that may have difficulty breathing (such as asthma – like conditions).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003ePrecautions and Side Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eWhile generally safe and effective when prescribed by a veterinarian, atropine can cause side effects in some animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine should not be used in animals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to the drug. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eIt should also not be used if a gastrointestinal obstruction or infection is suspected. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eDo not use atropine if inflammation of the large bowel is present. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eNever give atropine to an animal that has been diagnosed as having glaucoma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine may interact with other medications. Consult with your veterinarian to determine if other drugs your pet is receiving could interact with atropine. Such drugs include certain antihistamines, meperidine, diazepam, metoclopramide and procainamide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine should be used with caution in animals with rapid heart rates or with impaired kidney, heart or liver function. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eWhen the eye formulation for atropine is given, the animal, especially cats, may profusely drool due to the bitter taste of the drug. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eSome side effects include dry mouth, constipation, central nervous system stimulation (excitement), blurred vision, drowsiness or ataxia (a wobbly walking pattern or gait). Because of the dry mouth, atropine may cause some animals to drink excess water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eHow Atropine Is Supplied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is available in various injectable concentrations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is also available in 0.4 mg tablets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eAtropine is also available as 1 percent or 2 percent ophthalmic preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0px 0px 10px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eDosing Information of Atropine for Dogs and Cats\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eMedication should never be administered without first consulting your veterinarian. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eThe typical dose for atropine is 0.01 to 0.02 mg per pound (0.022 to 0.044 mg\/kg). Usually, atropine is given only by injection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eIf used as an antidote for certain poisonings, doses up to 1 mg per pound (2 mg\/kg) may be required. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eIf used as a treatment for eye disease, one drop in the affected eye every 2 to 24 hours may be prescribed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: \"Verdana\",sans-serif; margin: 0px; line-height: 107%'\u003eThe duration of administration depends on the condition being treated, response to the medication and the development of any adverse effects. Be certain to complete the prescription unless specifically directed by your veterinarian. Even if your pet feels better, the entire treatment plan should be completed to prevent relapse or prevent the development of resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 11px; line-height: normal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atropine","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":42216051998781,"sku":"PX101006","price":34.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/2936\/1469\/files\/TRX101006.jpg?v=1742916518"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.kvsupply.com\/collections\/atropine.oembed","provider":"KVSupply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}