Aliases:
Scopolamine

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An alkaloid from SOLANACEAE, especially DATURA and SCOPOLIA. Scopolamine and its quaternary derivatives act as antimuscarinics like ATROPINE, but may have more central nervous system effects. Among the many uses are as an anesthetic premedication, in URINARY INCONTINENCE, in MOTION SICKNESS, as an antispasmodic, and as a mydriatic and cycloplegic.
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Do not confuse with hyoscine butylbromide-buscopan which has different suggested dosages.

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IV/IM/SC 5-8mcg/kg/dose (max 400mcg) 7-8hrly

Ref : RCH paediatric pharmacopoeia 13th Edition

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