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Do Atopine Sulphate And Atropine Have The Same Effect?
Hospice told us they were prescribing Atropine but the pharmacy delivered Atopine Sulphate which is labeled as a opthamolic (sp) solution. The label says 2 drops under the tongue every 2 hours as needed for excessive secretions. I suspect they sent the wrong prescription, what would you say?
Tue, 3 Mar 2020
Hi,
Yes, both of these medications have the same effect. Atropine sulfate and atropine both are anti-cholinergic drugs equally effective in the treatment of excessive salivary, mucus or other secretions. Hence, atropine sulfate may be used safely instead of atropine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Yes, both of these medications have the same effect. Atropine sulfate and atropine both are anti-cholinergic drugs equally effective in the treatment of excessive salivary, mucus or other secretions. Hence, atropine sulfate may be used safely instead of atropine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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