Noun(1) a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides(2) a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family(3) used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil(4) also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides
Noun(1) a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides(2) a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family(3) used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil(4) also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides
(1) Alkaloids are well known in human history for their pharmacological effects and include such well-known compounds as atropine , morphine, codeine, heroin, nicotine, caffeine, cocaine and quinine.(2) If symptoms are present, atropine should be given.(3) Before ocular surgery, phenylephrine is used with atropine to dilate the pupil.(4) It is impossible to manage serious organophosphate pesticide poisoning without atropine .(5) Strychnine, atropine , cocaine, certain snake venoms, and other poisons cause convulsions, resulting from altered nerve conduction in the brain and spinal cord.(6) The role of the doctor might be to establish intravenous access and, where appropriate, to administer drugs such as atropine .
