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What is atropine used for?

April 26, 2017atropine Used

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What is atropine used for?

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Atropine paralyzes the muscles in the eye, and increases the barrier in the vessel walls that prevents serum proteins from leaking into the eye. It is used often post-operatively to limit inflammation and to deepen the front chamber of the eye. Dr.

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Atropine is used for treating spasms in the stomach, intestines and other organs. It is also used to decrease the production of saliva in the airways.