title: Atropine and hyoscine.
abstract: The drugs atropine and hyoscine are reviewed in the context of their use by anaesthetists. The results of recent studies are stressed and guidelines given for use of these drugs in modern anaesthetic practice.
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000139:chemically induced; D001285:Atropine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000506:poisoning; D002302:Cardiac Output / Q000187:drug effects; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D005123:Eye / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D009388:Neostigmine / Q000494:pharmacology; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D011247:Pregnancy; D012119:Respiration / Q000187:drug effects; D012601:Scopolamine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D009388:Neostigmine; D001285:Atropine; D012601:Scopolamine