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Atropine produces many effects in the body, including relief from spasms of the
gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines), the bladder, and the biliary tract. This is helpful in
controlling conditions such as colitis, spastic bladder, diverticulitis, infant colic, renal and biliary
colic, peptic ulcer, and irritable bowel syndrome.
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Dobutamine is a direct-acting inotropic agent.
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Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs.
These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and
other symptoms of an allergic reaction.
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Norepinephrine is similar to adrenaline. It works by constricting (narrowing) the blood
vessels and increasing blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar) levels.
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