Atropine Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Bradyarrhythmia, AV Heart Block, Organophosphate Poisoning, Anticholinesterase Poisoning. atropine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Anaphylaxis, Allergic Reactions, Adams-Stokes Syndrome, Oral Allergy Syndrome, AV Heart Block, Pupillary Dilation, Asthma - acute, Asystole, Cardiac Arrest, Electromechanical... View more |
Prescribed for Adams-Stokes Syndrome, AV Heart Block, Bronchospasm During Anesthesia, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Shock. May also be prescribed off label for Asthma - acute, COPD - Acute. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full atropine side effects document. |
See the full epinephrine side effects document. |
See the full isoproterenol side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all atropine prices |
View all epinephrine prices |
View all isoproterenol prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| AtroPen | Adrenaclick, Adrenalin, Adrenalin Chloride, Auvi-Q, EpiPen, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen Auto-Injector, EpiPen Jr, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EpiPen JR Auto-Injector, EPIsnap, Primatene Mist, Symjepi View more | Isuprel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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4.3 hours |
1 hour |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 211 drugs are known to interact with atropine:
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A total of 197 drugs are known to interact with epinephrine:
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A total of 368 drugs are known to interact with isoproterenol:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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May 15, 1973 |
March 09, 1956 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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