Edrophonium and Atropine Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have a slow heartbeat, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have an enlarged prostate, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have lung disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have myasthenia gravis, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Slow heartbeat.

• Nasal congestion.

• Dry mouth. Frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

• Difficulty breathing. Slow breathing, shallow breathing, or trouble breathing are all signs of this. Call healthcare provider immediately.

• Increased secretions.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Difficulty breathing.

• Severe dizziness.

• Chest pain or pressure.

• Fast heartbeat.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.