Description
Atropine sulfate A.R. is a medication derived from the compound atropine, which is extracted from plants such as the deadly nightshade. Atropine sulfate A.R. is commonly used as a medication to treat certain medical conditions. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the nervous system, leading to various effects such as pupil dilation and decreased secretions in the respiratory and digestive tracts. Atropine sulfate A.R. is used in medical settings for its anticholinergic properties, including in the treatment of bradycardia (slow heart rate), organophosphate poisoning, and as a pre-anesthetic medication to reduce salivation and respiratory secretions.