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See also: Atropine Eye Drops

What is Atropine? Atropine is an alkoloid drug with a variety of uses. It was originally derived from the deadly nightshade plant and its name refers to Atropos, one of the Greek fates. It can be used as eye drops, treatment of bradycardia, and inhibits the production of secretions, its primary use in ALS/MND. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

9 patients in the community are taking or have taken Atropine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Excess saliva 5 55%
Other 2 22%
General health 1 11%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Atropine.

  0.5 mL As needed 15 mL As needed 2 Daily 16 other Daily 20 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Atropine or how long patients were taking Atropine before stopping.

Currently taking Atropine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
0
1
0

Stopped taking Atropine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
2
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Atropine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 2 100% Other: 100%


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