Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnosis Age: Adult |
Dose: Ophthalmic drops – 1-2 drops Frequency: repeated after 5-15 minutes Note: Instill into the affected eye/s. |
Child Dose
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Indication: Mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnosis Age: 3 months–11 years |
Dose: Eye drops – 1 drop Frequency: repeated after 5-15 minutes Note: Apply 30–60 minutes before examination, using 1% eye drops |
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Indication: Mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnosis Age: less than 3 months |
Dose: Eye drops Note: Not recommended |
Administration
- Wash hands before use
- Don't touch tip
Side Effect
- Blurred vision
- Burning sensation in eye
- Light intolerance
- Tachycardia
- Conjunctivitis
- Raised intraocular pressure
- Hyperreactive response in Down's syndrome children (atropine)
- Drowsiness
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Cimetidine, Diltiazem, Disulfiram, Methylphenidate, Ritonavir, Verapamil
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Increased plasma concentration
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Adrenaline, Amiodarone, General anesthetics, SSRIs, Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine, Loratadine, Levocetirizine, Cetirizine, Fexofenadine, Hydroxyzine, Bilastin), Antimuscarinics (Atropine, Hyoscine, Ipratropium), Antipsychotics (Haloperidol, Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Clozapine, Aripiprazole), Anxiolytics, Hypnotics, Clozapine, Disopyramide, Diuretics, Flecainide, MAOIs (Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine, Selegiline, Moclobemide), Moclobemide, Moxifloxacin, Nefopam, Nicorandil, Noradrenaline, Phenothiazine, Pimozide, Procainamide, Propafenone, Quinidine, Selegiline, Sibutramine, Sotalol, Terfenadine, Thioridazine, Tramadol
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Increased side-effects
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Glaucoma
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Can increase intraocular pressure dangerously
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Shallow Anterior Chamber
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Risk of acute angle closure
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep out of reach of children.
Data Sources
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