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Atropine is a naturally occurring antimuscarinic alkaloid derived from Atropa belladonna, primarily used in cardiology, toxicology, and ophthalmology. It acts as a competitive antagonist at muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, leading to increased heart rate, pupil dilation, and reduced glandular secretions. Common therapeutic uses include treating bradycardia, organophosphate poisoning, and as a pre-anesthetic medication, though it has several contraindications and potential adverse effects.
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