Atropine

Trade name

Atropine (Bridgewest) 

Strength

0.6 mg/mL (volume: 1 mL)

1.2 mg/mL (volume: 1 mL)

IV administration

Give undiluted by rapid injection.

Other routes of administration

IM: Suitable.

SC: Suitable.

Compatible IV fluids

Sodium chloride 0.9%

Y-site only and atropine 0.5 mg/mL or weaker: 

Glucose 5%

Hartmann’s

Ringer’s

Potassium chloride 20 mmol/L

Y-site only and atropine 0.4 mg/mL or weaker: 

Plasma-Lyte 148

Additional information

Monitor respiratory rate, heart rate, ECG and blood pressure.

Slow IV administration may result in paradoxical bradycardia.

IV infusion may be used in treatment of poisoning; contact the Poisons Information Centre for more detailed information: 13 11 26.