A stomatologist injected a patient with a certain drug in order to reduce salivation during tooth filling. What drug is it?

Question

Answer options

Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Adrenaline hydrochloride
Mesaton
Atropine sulfate
Proserin

Correct answer

Atropine sulfate

Explanation

Atropine Sulfate Injection is an antimuscarinic agent used to treat bradycardia (low heart rate), reduce salivation and bronchial secretions before surgery, as an antidote for overdose of cholinergic drugs or mushroom poisoning.

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