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Atropine is an anticholinergic drug – a competitive, reversible antagonist of muscarinic receptors. Atropine may be administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly (IM), intravenously (IV) or by endotracheal tube (ET). Intravenous is the preferred method. For ET administration, dilute 1 mg to 2 mg in 10 mL of sterile water or normal saline (McLendon & Preuss, 2021).
Note: The safety and efficacy of atropine in pediatric patients has not been fully studied. Consult the complete product insert for pediatric dosing.
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