Atropine is a muscarinic antagonist used to treat poisoning by muscarinic agents, including organophosphates and other drugs. Atropine is an alkaloid originally synthesized from Atropa …

Atropine's actions on the parasympathetic nervous system inhibit salivary and mucous glands. The drug may also inhibit sweating via the sympathetic nervous system. This can be useful in treating …

Atropine is a muscarinic receptor antagonist that is used to inhibit the effects of excessive vagal activation on the heart, which is manifested as sinus bradycardia and AV nodal block.

Jun 24, 2025 · Atropine is a classic anticholinergic drug that works by competitively inhibiting muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs). It is derived from the plant Atropa belladonna and has wide …

Jul 6, 2025 · Atropine is an anticholinergic agent that functions as a competitive, reversible antagonist of muscarinic receptors. This educational activity presents a detailed review of atropine's mechanism of …

Apr 28, 2025 · 2.1 Mechanism of Action Atropine is a competitive, reversible antagonist at all five cloned muscarinic receptor subtypes (M₁–M₅), though tissue-specific selectivity exists (e.g., vagal SA-node …

Oct 13, 2025 · Atropine works by blocking the excess acetylcholine receptors, stopping the severe spasms and reducing life-threatening secretions, giving the body time for other detoxification processes.

Sep 23, 2024 · Atropine works by blocking the action of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that normally binds to these receptors to produce various effects, …

1 day ago · Atropine is a poisonous compound found in the deadly belladonna plant. Atropine is used as a muscle relaxant that inhibits nerve responses and for dilating the pupil of the eye. It can be …

Dec 26, 2024 · This review provides a detailed understanding of atropine's mechanisms, uses, and the careful monitoring required during its administration.