Where to Administer Atropine?

If a patient is either unconscious or has any of the severe symptoms listed in Table 1, immediately administer three (3) Atropine injections intramuscularly into the patient's mid-lateral outer thigh in rapid succession. MILD symptoms include: Blurred vision or miosis.

What routes can atropine be given?

Atropine is administered by intravenous injection or intramuscular injection. Other pharmaceutical forms/strengths may be more appropriate in the cases where a dose above 0.5 mg is required.

Can atropine be given IV push?

Atropine should be administered by rapid IV push and may be repeated every 3-5 minutes, to a maximum dose of 3 mg.