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Atropine injection and Ulcerative colitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Atropine injection and disease Ulcerative colitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Atropine injection <> Ulcerative colitis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Antimuscarinic agents may suppress intestinal motility and produce paralytic ileus with resultant precipitation of toxic megacolon. These drugs should be administered cautiously to patients with ulcerative colitis.

References:

"Product Information. Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP (atropine)." ESI Lederle Generics, Philadelphia, PA.
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Atropine injection

Generic Name: atropine

Brand Name: Sal-Tropine, AtroPen, Atreza

Synonyms: Atropine (injection), Atropine (Systemic)

What is Atropine injection?