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Atropine and Scopolamine are anticholinergic drugs that block acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors, with Atropine being the prototype. Atropine has various pharmacological effects including mydriasis, cycloplegia, and tachycardia, and is used for conditions like bradycardia and motion sickness, while Scopolamine is primarily used for motion sickness. Both drugs can cause significant side effects and toxicity, particularly in the elderly, and require careful management in cases of overdose.
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