Pharmacology - Atropine

​Atropine 
Actions
Reduces the production of fluids such as saliva, bronchial secretions, perspiration, and gastric acid. Increased heart rates / tachycardia. Smooth muscle is relaxed, which results in the suppression of peristalsis, pupillary dilatation, and paralysis of accommodation, among other manifestations.
[CNS action] antiemetic in nature.

Mode of Action 
At each and every muscarinic receptor, there is a competitive reversible antagonism.

Absorption, Distribution and Elimination  
The half-life is three hours and given orally

Use in clinical settings 
In order to perform an eye examination, tropicamide causes accommodation and pupil dilation to become paralyzed. Oxybutinin is used to treat urinary incontinence. Dicycloverine is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. An antidote for poisoning caused by anticholinesterase. The treatment of slowing of the heartbeat.

Adverse Effects 
 Hyperthermia (reduced sweating), dry mouth, urine retention, impaired vision, increased intraocular pressure, and central nervous system stimulation (delerium, hallucinations) are some of the symptoms that may be experienced.