This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Atropine and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (75)
Death (6)
Life Threatening Events (13)
Reports by Reaction Type
Blood Pressure Decreased (8),
Respiratory Depression (7),
Erythema (7),
Respiratory Arrest (7),
Bradycardia (7),
Dysarthria (6),
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (5),
Acute Respiratory Failure (5),
Sinus Tachycardia (5),
Ventricular Arrhythmia (4),
Laryngeal Oedema (4),
Oxygen Saturation Decreased (4)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Atropine. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Atropine side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-20
Patient: male, weighing 95.0 kg (209.0 pounds)
Reactions: Impaired Healing, Internal Hernia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Granisetron Hydrochloride
Indication: Rectal Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-02-29
End date: 2012-07-11
Irinotecan Hydrochloride
Indication: Rectal Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-02-29
End date: 2012-07-11
Avastin
Indication: Rectal Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-02-29
End date: 2012-07-04
Atropine
Indication: Rectal Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-02-29
End date: 2012-07-11
Xeloda
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Rectal Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2012-02-29
End date: 2012-07-11
Possible Atropine side effects in 17 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-02
Patient: 17 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Airway Peak Pressure Increased, Generalised Erythema, Mechanical Ventilation Complication, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Isotonic Sodium Chloride Solution
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride
Dosage: 0.375%, 4 ml/hr continuously
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Atropine
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Xylocaine
Indication: Analgesic Therapy
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride
Indication: Analgesic Therapy
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Cefazolin Sodium
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Mepivacaine HCL
Indication: Analgesic Therapy
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Mepivacaine HCL
Dosage: 20mg/ml
Diprivan
Dosage: 10mg/ml, 1200mg/hr
Indication: General Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-06-20
Diprivan
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Fentanyl
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Fentanyl
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Ultiva
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Ultiva
Dosage: 0.5mg/hr
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Flurbiprofen
Indication: Analgesic Therapy
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Physio 140
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Salinhes
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Other drugs received by patient: Relaxin; Polaramine; Neophyllin Injection; Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate; Rocuronium Bromide
Possible Atropine side effects in 18 month old male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Turkey on 2012-06-29
Patient: 18 month old male, weighing 12.0 kg (26.4 pounds)
Reactions: Bradycardia, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Neostigmine Bromide
Atropine
Indication: Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal
Other drugs received by patient: Propofol; Adrenalin IN OIL INJ; Fentanyl Citrate; Rocuronium Bromide; Midazolam; Lidocaine; Sevoflurane
Possible Atropine side effects in 17 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-06-04
Patient: 17 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Airway Peak Pressure Increased, Generalised Erythema, Mechanical Ventilation Complication, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mepivacaine HCL
Indication: Analgesic Therapy
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Atropine
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Isotonic Sodium Chloride Solution
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Fentanyl
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Diprivan
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride
Indication: Analgesic Therapy
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Mepivacaine HCL
Dosage: 20mg/ml
Physio 140
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Xylocaine
Indication: Analgesic Therapy
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Diprivan
Dosage: 10mg/ml, 1200mg/hr
Indication: General Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-06-20
Ultiva
Dosage: 0.5mg/hr
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Ropivacaine Hydrochloride
Dosage: 0.375%, 4 ml/hr continuously
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Cefazolin Sodium
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Fentanyl
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Ultiva
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Flurbiprofen
Indication: Analgesic Therapy
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Salinhes
Start date: 2011-06-20
End date: 2011-06-20
Other drugs received by patient: Rocuronium Bromide; Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate; Neophyllin Injection; Relaxin; Polaramine
Possible Atropine side effects in 60 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2012-05-25
Patient: 60 year old female
Reactions: Anaphylactic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atropine
Indication: Anaesthesia Reversal
Start date: 2011-12-16
End date: 2011-12-16
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Prostigmin Bromide
Indication: Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal
Start date: 2011-12-16
End date: 2011-12-16
Other drugs received by patient: Ketoprofen; Ultiva; Propofol; Tramadol HCL; Nimbex; Acetaminophen
Possible Atropine side effects in 86 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-22
Patient: 86 year old male
Reactions: Malaise, Vision Blurred, Gait Disturbance, Headache, Asthenia, Tremor
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Prilosec
Administration route: Oral
Carafate
Dalmane
Atropine
Feldene
Codeine Sulfate
Medrol
Lasix
Possible Atropine side effects in 78 month old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-05-11
Patient: 78 month old male, weighing 20.0 kg (44.0 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Stridor, Heart Rate Increased, Depression, Laryngeal Oedema, Blood Pressure Decreased, Erythema, Oxygen Saturation Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atropine
Promethazine
Propofol
Indication: General Anaesthesia
Atracurium
Possible Atropine side effects in 78 month old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-05-09
Patient: 78 month old male, weighing 20.0 kg (44.0 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Stridor, Heart Rate Increased, Depression, Laryngeal Oedema, Blood Pressure Decreased, Erythema, Oxygen Saturation Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atropine
Propofol
Indication: Anaesthesia
Atracurium
Promethazine
Possible Atropine side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2012-05-04
Patient: male
Reactions: Bradycardia, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atropine
Start date: 2011-01-01
Prostigmin Bromide
Indication: Neuromuscular Block Prolonged
Start date: 2011-01-01
Possible Atropine side effects in 79 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-05-01
Patient: 79 year old male
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Drug Ineffective FOR Unapproved Indication
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dobutamine HCL
Norepinephrine Bitartrate
Ephedrine
Phenylephrine HCL
Atropine
Pitressin
Indication: Hypotension
Epinephrine
Indication: Hypotension
Dopamine HCL
Other drugs received by patient: Sevoflurane; Rocuronium Bromide; Dobutamine HCL; Norepinephrine Bitartrate; Dopamine HCL
Possible Atropine side effects in 42 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from India on 2012-05-01
Patient: 42 year old male
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Corneal Perforation, Flat Anterior Chamber of Eye, Treatment Noncompliance, Eye Pain
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atropine
Dosage: (three times a day ophthalmic)
Indication: Keratitis Fungal
Vigamox
Dosage: (ophthalmic)
Indication: Keratitis Fungal
Natamet 5 % Ophthalmic Suspension (Topical Natamycin EYE Drops (Natame
Dosage: (ophthalmic)
Indication: Keratitis Fungal
Iopar Tablets (Iopar 250 MG) (Not Specified)
Dosage: (250 mg qd od oral)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Intraocular Pressure Increased
Fluconazole
Dosage: (150 mg qd)
Indication: Keratitis Fungal
Fluconazole
Dosage: (hourly ophthalmic)
Indication: Keratitis Fungal
Possible Atropine side effects in 34 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-04-25
Patient: 34 year old male
Reactions: Agitation, Body Temperature Increased, Tachycardia, Mental Status Changes, Mucosal Dryness, Intentional Drug Misuse, Somnolence, Aggression, Flushing, Syncope, Sedation, Suicide Attempt, Pupil Fixed
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atropine
Possible Atropine side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-19
Patient: male, weighing 108.0 kg (237.6 pounds)
Reactions: Tachycardia, Adverse Drug Reaction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Albuterol Sulfate
Dosage: unknown
Indication: Oxygen Saturation Decreased
Xopenex HFA
Dosage: prn
Indication: Dyspnoea
Atropine
Dosage: unk
Indication: Oxygen Saturation Decreased
Possible Atropine side effects in 54 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-04-17
Patient: 54 year old female
Reactions: Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Venous Thrombosis, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avastin
Dosage: 5 mg, unk, once
Indication: Colon Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2006-07-26
End date: 2006-07-26
Irinotecan HCL
Dosage: 150 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Colon Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2006-07-24
End date: 2006-07-24
Atropine
Dosage: 0.25 mg, daily
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2006-07-24
End date: 2006-07-24
Fluorouracil
Dosage: unk
Indication: Colon Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2006-07-24
End date: 2006-07-25
Levoleucovorin Calcium
Dosage: 100 mg, unk
Indication: Colon Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2006-07-24
End date: 2006-07-25
Zofran
Dosage: 8 mg, unk
Indication: Prophylaxis of Nausea and Vomiting
Start date: 2006-07-24
End date: 2006-07-26
Possible Atropine side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-04-13
Patient: male
Reactions: Heart Rate Decreased, Deafness Unilateral, Central Nervous System Lesion, Injection Site Urticaria, Atrial Fibrillation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atropine
Indication: Heart Rate Decreased
Start date: 2012-03-01
Rebif
Start date: 2012-03-01
Rebif
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2012-02-27
End date: 2012-03-01
Possible Atropine side effects in 60 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-04-11
Patient: 60 year old female
Reactions: Anaphylactic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ketoprofen
Start date: 2011-12-16
End date: 2011-12-16
Prostigmin Bromide
Indication: Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal
Start date: 2011-12-16
End date: 2011-12-16
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Atropine
Indication: Anaesthesia Reversal
Start date: 2011-12-16
End date: 2011-12-16
Other drugs received by patient: Nimbex; Propofol; Ultiva; Acetaminophen; Tramadol HCL
Possible Atropine side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-05
Patient: male
Reactions: Heart Rate Decreased, Central Nervous System Lesion, Deafness Unilateral, Injection Site Urticaria, Atrial Fibrillation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Rebif
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-02-27
End date: 2012-03-01
Atropine
Indication: Heart Rate Decreased
Start date: 2012-03-01
Rebif
Start date: 2012-03-01
Possible Atropine side effects in
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-03-23
Patient:
Reactions: Medication Error, DRY Mouth, Drug Administration Error
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atropine
Possible Atropine side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-03-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Respiratory Arrest
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Phenobarbital Sodium 100mg CAP
Dosage: 0.1 gr
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 10 mg
Oxygen
Dosage: 6 l/min
Propofol
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Ondansetron
Dosage: 8 mg
Atropine
Dosage: 0.5 mg
Fentanyl
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Possible Atropine side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-03-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Respiratory Arrest
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Oxygen
Dosage: 6 l/min
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 10 mg
Fentanyl
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Ondansetron
Dosage: 8 mg
Propofol
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Atropine
Dosage: 0.5 mg
Phenobarbital Sodium 100mg CAP
Dosage: 0.1 gr
Possible Atropine side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-03-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Respiratory Arrest
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Oxygen
Dosage: 6 l/min
Phenobarbital Sodium 100mg CAP
Dosage: 0.1 gr
Atropine
Dosage: 0.5 mg
Propofol
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Ondansetron
Dosage: 8 mg
Fentanyl
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 10 mg
Possible Atropine side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-03-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Respiratory Arrest
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Phenobarbital Sodium 100mg CAP
Dosage: 0.1 gr
Fentanyl
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Atropine
Dosage: 0.5 mg
Oxygen
Dosage: 6 l/min
Propofol
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 10 mg
Ondansetron
Dosage: 8 mg
Possible Atropine side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-03-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Respiratory Arrest
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Propofol
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Fentanyl
Indication: Anaesthesia Procedure
Phenobarbital Sodium 100mg CAP
Dosage: 0.1 gr
Dexamethasone
Dosage: 10 mg
Ondansetron
Dosage: 8 mg
Atropine
Dosage: 0.5 mg
Oxygen
Dosage: 6 l/min
Possible Atropine side effects in
Reported by a physician from China on 2012-03-09
Patient:
Reactions: Respiratory Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atropine
Indication: Anaesthesia
Propofol
Dosage: 1-1.5 mg/kg
Indication: Anaesthesia
Dexmedetomodine Hydrochloride
Indication: Anaesthesia
Propofol
Dosage: 4-6 mg/kg/h
Possible Atropine side effects in 7 year old female
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-03-06
Patient: 7 year old female
Reactions: Antinuclear Antibody Positive, Pneumonia, Mouth Ulceration, Cataract Subcapsular, Keratitis, Ocular Hypertension
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Maxidex
Dosage: every night ophthalmic
Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis
Prednisolone Acetate
Dosage: every 2 hours ophthalmic), (taper during the course of 4 months ophthalmic)
Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis
Atropine
Dosage: twice daily ophthalmic
Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis
Other drugs received by patient: Methotrexate; Prednisone; Folic Acid; Gatifloxacin
Possible Atropine side effects in 71 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-02-29
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 40.0 kg (88.0 pounds)
Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Suxamenthonium
Dosage: 40 mg
Vecuronium Bromide
Dosage: 2 mg
Indication: Anaesthesia
Povidone Iodine
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Infection Prophylaxis
Lidocaine
Atropine
Dosage: 0.5 mg
Lidocaine
Indication: Anaesthesia
Ketamine Hydrochloride
Dosage: 20 mg
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Ketamine Hydrochloride
Ephedrine SUL CAP
Dosage: 12 mg
Diazepam
Dosage: 4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Premedication
Fentanyl
Dosage: 100 mcg
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Propofol
Dosage: 60 mg
Indication: Induction of Anaesthesia
Propofol
Roxatidine Hydrochloride
Dosage: 75 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Premedication
Possible Atropine side effects in 7 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-02-17
Patient: 7 year old female
Reactions: Pneumonia, Conjunctival Hyperaemia, Photophobia, Mouth Ulceration, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Condition Aggravated, Cataract Subcapsular, Eye Pain
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis
Methotrexate
Administration route: Oral
Loteprednol Etabonate
Indication: Keratitis
Methotrexate
Administration route: Oral
Prednisone
Dosage: 25 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Immunosuppression
Atropine
Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis
Prednisolone Acetate
Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis
Gatifloxacin
Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis
Folic Acid
Dosage: 1 mg
Indication: Immunosuppression
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate
Indication: Intraocular Pressure Increased
Methotrexate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Immunosuppression
Clarithromycin
Indication: Pneumonia
Possible Atropine side effects in 75 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-01-27
Patient: 75 year old female
Reactions: Dysarthria, Laryngeal Oedema, Sinus Tachycardia, Blood Pressure Decreased, Erythema
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sufenta Preservative Free
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Nimbex
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Diprivan
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Prostigmin Bromide
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Sevoflurane
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Tramadol HCL
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Atropine
Indication: Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal
Start date: 2011-09-13
Defamandole Panfarma
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Possible Atropine side effects in 75 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-01-25
Patient: 75 year old female
Reactions: Dysarthria, Erythema, Sinus Tachycardia, Blood Pressure Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nimbex
Dosage: 1 per 1 day
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Cefamandole Sodium
Dosage: 1 per 1 day
Indication: Prophylaxis
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Sufenta Preservative Free
Dosage: 1 per 1 day
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Sevoflurane
Dosage: 1 per 1 day
Indication: Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Tramadol HCL
Dosage: once a day
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Neostigmine
Dosage: 1 per 1 day
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Diprivan
Dosage: 1 per 1 day
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Atropine
Dosage: 1 per 1 day
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Possible Atropine side effects in 75 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-01-23
Patient: 75 year old female
Reactions: Dysarthria, Sinus Tachycardia, Blood Pressure Decreased, Erythema
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Diprivan
Dosage: once/single administration
Indication: General Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Nimbex
Dosage: once a week
Indication: General Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Atropine
Dosage: once/single administration
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Sufenta Preservative Free
Dosage: once/single administration
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Cefamandol Panpharma
Dosage: once/single administration
Indication: Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Prostigmin Bromide
Dosage: 0.5 mg/ml once/single administration
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Tramadol HCL
Dosage: once/single administration
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
Sevoflurane
Dosage: once/single administration
Indication: Maintenance of Anaesthesia
Start date: 2011-09-13
End date: 2011-09-13
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