Tropine Injection

Short Description

Tropine 0.6mg Injection is used to treat bradycardia (slow heart rate) and restore normal heartbeat in cardiac arrest cases. It also reduces saliva secretions before general anesthesia and works as an antidote to some insecticide poisoning.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Tropine 0.6mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication used to treat bradycardia (slow heart rate) and restore normal heartbeat in cardiac arrest cases. It also reduces saliva secretions before general anesthesia and works as an antidote to some insecticide poisoning. However, it is important to note that this medicine is not suitable for everyone, especially those with urinary retention, high blood pressure, heart problems, or high thyroid hormone levels.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Alcohol Warning

Tropine 0.6mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Tropine 0.6mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Milk secretion may decrease.

Pregnancy Warning

Tropine 0.6mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Donepezil Rivastigmine Galantamine Amisulpride

Tropine 0.6mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication that works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine). This helps dry up secretions (saliva, sweat, etc.) from glands before surgery, increases a low heart rate, and decreases intestinal contractions (spasms). It also works as an antidote in certain types of poisoning and reverses the side effects of certain muscle relaxing medicines.

It is given into the veins or muscles under the supervision of a doctor It may cause blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you Avoid taking Tropine 0.6mg Injection if you have urinary retention, high blood pressure, any heart problems or high thyroid hormone level Inform your doctor if you notice a skin rash, swelling of the face, or tongue and trouble breathing Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding