Atropine

Atropine is used to treat spasms in the stomach, intestines, bladder, or other organs. Atropine is used in the treatment of Bradycardia and Uveitis. Atropine is also used to help reduce saliva, mucus, or other secretions in the airway during a surgery.

Atropine is known as an anticholinergic. Atropine acts by blocking the activity acetylcholine in the body, thus it produces effects such as relief of abdominal pain due to cramps, reduction of salivary and other body secretions, increase in the heart rate, and widening of the pupil.

Patients who take Atropine　may suffer from such side effects;

Dry skin,
Slow heart rate,
Photophobia,
Dilatation of pupil,
Difficulty in urination,
Dry mouth,
Excessive thirst,
Palpitations,
Increased heart rate,
Arrhythmia,
Reduced bronchial secretions,
Constipation,
Loss of accommodation