Mydri Atropine 1% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

4 gm tube: ৳ 25.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Atropine sulfate ophthalmic
Company Reman drug laboratories ltd
Also available as
Mydri atropine 1 eye drop

Product Title

  • Mydri Mydri Atropine Eye Drops

Categories

  • Ophthalmic Medication
  • Myopia Treatment
  • Cycloplegic Agent
  • Mydriatic Agent
  • Eye Health

Description

  • This medication is used for cycloplegic or mydriatic purposes, to slow the progression of myopia in children aged 4 to 14 years, and for desired dilatation of the iris or uveal tract during acute inflammatory conditions.

Dosage Form

  • Eye Drops

Strength

  • 1%
  • 0.01%

Composition

  • Atropine Sulphate BP 10 mg per ml
  • Atropine Sulphate USP 0.1 mg per ml

Preservative

  • Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01%
  • Sodium Perborate 0.01%

Pharmacological Action

  • Suppression of myopia progression
  • Binding to muscarinic receptors
  • Changes in cell signaling proteins and enzymes
  • Scleral remodeling or strengthening
  • Reduction in axial length and vitreous chamber depth

Recommended Usage

  • One drop three times daily for uveitis
  • One drop in the eyes twice daily for refraction
  • One drop to each eye at night for myopia treatment

Interaction

  • Anticholinergics
  • Antiglaucoma agents
  • Potassium Citrate
  • Potassium Supplements
  • Carbachol
  • Physostigmine
  • Pilocarpine
  • CNS medication

Contraindications

  • Angle closure glaucoma or suspected angle closure glaucoma

Side Effects

  • Blurred vision
  • Local irritation
  • Follicular conjunctivitis
  • Vascular congestion
  • Edema
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Photophobia

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Systemic absorption after ocular administration
  • Distribution into breast milk in small amounts
  • Adverse effects on nursing infant
  • Rapid pulse, fever or dry skin in nursing infant

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not for children who previously had severe systemic reaction to Mydri Mydri Atropine
  • Increased susceptibility in children with Down's syndrome, spastic paralysis, or brain damage
  • Regular eye health clinical reviews required for long term treatment
  • Not for children less than 4 years old

Overdose Effects

  • Headache
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Dry mouth and skin
  • Unusual drowsiness
  • Flushing

Therapeutic Class

  • Mydriatic and Cycloplegic Agents

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C in a dry place away from light
  • Do not touch the dropper bottle tip to avoid contamination
  • Do not use after 1 month of opening

Packaging

  • Dropper Bottle

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