Atropine: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
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- Data source
- FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (label 7d8fc6fd…)
- Label version
- current
- Last reviewed
- 2026
Reported adverse reactions
Reactions listed in current FDA labeling, with the highest frequency reported across summarized placebo-controlled trials.
No structured frequency data available in current labeling. Consult the official label.
Labeled uses (from FDA prescribing information)
1. In the treatment of parkinsonism. Rigidity and tremor relieved by the apparently selective depressant action. 2. In the gastrointestinal tract to relieve pylorospasm, hypertonicity of the small intestine and the hypermotility of the colon. 3. To relieve hypertonicity of the uterine muscle. 4. To relax the spasm of biliary and uretered colic and bronchial spasm. 5. To diminish the tone of the detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder in the treatment of urinary tract disorders. 6. To control the crying and laughing episodes in patients with brain lesions. 7. In cases of closed head injuries which cause acetylcholine to be released or to be present in cerebrospinal fluid which in turn causes abnormal EEG patterns, stupor and neurological signs. 8. In the management of peptic ulcer. 9. In anesthesia to control excessive salivation and bronchial secretions. 10. To control rhinorrhea of acute rhinitis or hay fever. 11. As an antidote for pilocarpine, physostigmine, isoflurophate, choline esters, certain species of Aminata and in cases of anticholinesterase insecticide poisoning. 12. In poisoning by the organic phosphate cholinesterase inhibitors found in certain insecticides and by chem…
Conditions associated with Atropine in labeling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atropine used for?
FDA labeling lists the approved uses shown above under "Labeled uses." This summary is informational; only a qualified prescriber can determine whether a medication is appropriate for you.
What are the most commonly reported side effects of Atropine?
Current labeling for this ingredient does not include a structured frequency table that we can reproduce. Review the official label linked below.
Does Atropine require lab monitoring?
Monitoring needs vary. Ask your healthcare provider whether any lab tests apply while taking Atropine.
Where does this information come from?
All clinical facts on this page were extracted from the current FDA-registered product labeling for this ingredient, published by manufacturers through NIH DailyMed. See the source link below.
Medical disclaimer: Educational content extracted from public FDA labeling. Not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.