Anaesthesia adjuvants
Anaesthesia adjuvants TEST PATHWAY 7
Atropine
Atropine 600micrograms/1ml solution for injection ampoules
By intravenous injection, prophylaxis or treatment of bradycardia, 300-600micrograms.
Atropine 1mg/5ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
By intravenous injection, prophylaxis or treatment of bradycardia, 300-600micrograms.
Glycopyrronium is first choice in older patients as it causes less tachycardia than atropine.
Glycopyrronium bromide
Glycopyrronium bromide 600micrograms/3ml solution for injection ampoules
By intravenous injection, 200-400micrograms, alternatively 4-5micrograms/kg (max. per dose 600micrograms), repeated if necessary.
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27/10/2022
East Region Formulary content agreed.