Anticholinergics
Smart Dose Calculator
Calculated Induction Dose
--mg
Mechanism of Action
Competitively blocks binding by acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors.
Dosage Guidelines
| Type | Route | Rate / Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | IV/IM/PO/Transdermal | IV, IM, Oral, or Transdermal (Scopolamine patch 1 mg). |
Black Box Warnings
- Can cause Central Anticholinergic Syndrome (restlessness, dizziness, delirium, and confusion).
Clinical Pearls
1
Scopolamine is a potent antisialagogue that provides sedation, amnesia, and prevents motion sickness (avoid in closed-angle glaucoma).