Atropin

BeschreibungAtropine is considered to be the most effective antidote for both OP and CB intoxication. By effectively competing with acetylcholine for the same cellular receptors, it prevents overstimulation of the autonomous parasympathetic system. Most importantly, it helps prevent asphixia, the main cause of death. In human subjects, it is customary to constantly infuse atropine in order to maintain optimal concentration throughout recovery from the “cholinergic crisis.” In wildlife rehabilitation, this is impractical and subjects need to be repeatedly injected with atropine.

VerwendenAtropine is used in medicine and is an antidote for cholinesteraseinhibiting compounds, such as organophosphorus insecticides and certain nerve gases. Atropine is commonly offered as the sulfate. Atropine is used in connection with the treatment of disturbances of cardiac rhythm and conductance, notably in the therapy of sinus bradycardia and sick sinus syndrome. Atropine is also used in some cases of heart block. In particularly high doses, atropine may induce ventricular tachycardia in an ischemic myocardium. Atropine is frequently one of several components in brand name prescription drugs.