Atropine / Scopolamine

Anticholinergics

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Mechanism of Action

Competitively blocks binding by acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors.

Dosage Guidelines

TypeRouteRate / Dose
StandardIV/IM/PO/TransdermalIV, IM, Oral, or Transdermal (Scopolamine patch 1 mg).

Clinical Pearls

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Scopolamine is a potent antisialagogue that provides sedation, amnesia, and prevents motion sickness (avoid in closed-angle glaucoma).