atropine sulfate

(pharmacology) C₃₄H₄₈N₂O₁₀S In the hydrate form the compound is either granules or powder; melting point is 190-194°C; used as an anticholinergic drug for humans and as an anticholinergic drug and smooth muscle relaxant drug for animals.

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trade name: Sal-Tropine; drug class: anticholinergic; action: inhibits muscarinic actions of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites; uses: reduction of salivary and bronchial secretions.