Atropine
Atropine ATROPINE Alkaloid of the belladonna plant. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Competitive antagonist at muscarinic receptor. Does not distinguish between M1, M2, & M3 subgroups of muscarinic receptors. Tissues most sensitive to atropine: Salivary, bronchial, & sweat glands. Acts on central & peripheral cholinergic receptors. METABOLISM: Rapidly absorbed from GI tract. Freely penerates cornea on eye application. […]
