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What Is Atropine Used For

Health Encyclopedia: Lomotil Overdose

Alternative Names

Diphenoxylate with atropine; Atropine with diphenoxylate


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Expert & Community Posts

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The "vapours," fainting, and the vagal reflex
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...though, on occasion, we do have to use drugs such as atropine or belladonna alkaloids. Read more »

Health Guide

Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management
...twice a day in a glass of water.Antidiarrheal drugs include loperamide (Imodium) and a combination of atropine and diphenoxylate (Lomotil). In very ill patients, large doses of some antidiarrheal... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Symptom Management
...colloid (Metamucil) twice a day in a glass of water.Anti-diarrhea drugs, such as loperamide (Imodium) and atropine/diphenoxylate (Lomotil), may help. In very ill patients, large doses of some... Read more »
Treatment for Heart Attacks
...a heart attack. They may also have heart-protective properties that go beyond lowering cholesterol.Atropine. Atropine may be given for a very low heart rate (bradycardia) or signs of... Read more »
Lomotil overdose
...muchLomotil, a prescription medicine used to treat diarrhea. Alternative Names Diphenoxylate with atropine; Atropine with diphenoxylate Poisonous Ingredient Lomotil contains... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: Prevention
PreventionThe risk for mosquito-born infections is highest between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes feed. A good insect repellent is very helpful in reducing the risk for vector-borne disease. The most... Read more »

Medications

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...bladder antispasmodics/anticholinergics (e.g., atropine, clidinium, propantheline) ... Read more »

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...constipation (e.g., anticholinergic medications such as atropine, antihistamines including... Read more »

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...constipation (e.g., anticholinergic medications such as atropine, antihistamines including... Read more »

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...use, especially of: anticholinergic drugs (e.g., atropine, benztropine, diphenhydramine,... Read more »

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...use, especially of: anticholinergic drugs (e.g., atropine, belladonna alkaloids, ... Read more »

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