Generic Formulation

Atropine Sulphate

Indication

Organophosphate and carbamate poisoning; pre-anaesthetic to reduce secretions and prevent bradycardia.

Contraindications

Glaucoma; tachycardia; ileus. Ruminants respond poorly and secretions merely thicken.

Side Effects

Tachycardia, mydriasis, dry mouth, ileus and colic. Excitement or CNS signs at high doses.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use only where clearly needed.

Dose Guidance

DogIV/IM/SC

Dose

0.2 – 0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

repeat to effect

Duration

as needed days

Poisoning dose. Pre-anaesthetic is 0.02-0.04 mg/kg - roughly a tenth. Verify against the product label before use.

CatIV/IM/SC

Dose

0.2 – 0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

repeat to effect

Duration

as needed days

Poisoning dose. Pre-anaesthetic is 0.02-0.04 mg/kg - roughly a tenth. Verify against the product label before use.

CattleIV/IM/SC

Dose

0.2 – 0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

repeat to effect

Duration

as needed days

Organophosphate poisoning: give a quarter intravenously and the rest intramuscularly, then repeat until atropinisation. Pre-anaesthetic dose is far lower at 0.02-0.04 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

GoatIV/IM/SC

Dose

0.2 – 0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

repeat to effect

Duration

as needed days

Organophosphate poisoning: give a quarter intravenously and the rest intramuscularly, then repeat until atropinisation. Pre-anaesthetic dose is far lower at 0.02-0.04 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

SheepIV/IM/SC

Dose

0.2 – 0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

repeat to effect

Duration

as needed days

Organophosphate poisoning: give a quarter intravenously and the rest intramuscularly, then repeat until atropinisation. Pre-anaesthetic dose is far lower at 0.02-0.04 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

BuffaloIV/IM/SC

Dose

0.2 – 0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

repeat to effect

Duration

as needed days

Organophosphate poisoning: give a quarter intravenously and the rest intramuscularly, then repeat until atropinisation. Pre-anaesthetic dose is far lower at 0.02-0.04 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

CowIV/IM/SC

Dose

0.2 – 0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

repeat to effect

Duration

as needed days

Organophosphate poisoning: give a quarter intravenously and the rest intramuscularly, then repeat until atropinisation. Pre-anaesthetic dose is far lower at 0.02-0.04 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

CalfIV/IM/SC

Dose

0.2 – 0.5

mg/kg

Frequency

repeat to effect

Duration

as needed days

Organophosphate poisoning: give a quarter intravenously and the rest intramuscularly, then repeat until atropinisation. Pre-anaesthetic dose is far lower at 0.02-0.04 mg/kg. Verify against the product label before use.

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