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Anticholinergic syndrome following an unintentional overdose of scopolamine
Scopolamine hydrobromide (hyoscine) is an antimuscarinic drug which is primarily used in the prophylaxis and treatment of motion sickness and as a premedication to dry bronchial and salivary secretions. In acute overdosage, the main clinical problem is central nervous system (CNS) depression. In Australia, tablets containing scopolamine hydrobromide 0.3 mg are available over the counter in pack...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Deutsches Aerzteblatt Online
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1866-0452
DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2017.0167