Tropicamin 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Tropicamide
Company Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Tropicamin 1 eye drop

Title

  • Tropicamin Sterile Eye Drops

Categories

  • Ophthalmic Medication
  • Mydriatic and Cycloplegic Agents

Description

  • Tropicamin sterile eye drops is used to dilate the pupil for eye examinations such as cycloplegic refraction and examination of the fundus of the eye. It is also used before and after eye surgery.

Dimensions

N/A

Color Options

  • Clear solution

Functions

  • Induces mydriasis
  • Induces cycloplegia
  • Blocks action of parasympathetic nervous system
  • Dilates pupil for eye examinations
  • Used before and after eye surgery

Materials

  • Active ingredient: Tropicamide
  • Other components: Boric acid, sodium chloride, purified water, benzalkonium chloride

Technical Specifications

  • Visibly dilates the pupil after 5 minutes
  • Reaches maximum diameter after 20-25 minutes
  • Returns to normal size within approx. 6 hours
  • Rapid onset of effect
  • Effect disappears 45-60 minutes after last instillation

Design Elements

  • Sterile eye drops in a bottle with sterile dropper tip for application

Usability Features

  • One or two drops instilled in the eye(s) for refraction
  • One drop instilled 15-20 minutes prior to fundus examination

Interactions

  • Atropine-like substances
  • Tricyclic antidepressants
  • Numerous H1 antihistaminic substances
  • Anti-cholinergic agents
  • Anti-Parkinson drugs
  • Phenothiazines
  • Neuroleptic drugs

Contraindications

  • Narrow angle glaucoma
  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Slight burning sensation after instillation
  • Psychotic episodes, behavioral changes, cardio-respiratory collapse in children
  • Impaired performance and responsiveness while driving or operating machinery
  • Increase in intraocular pressure
  • Allergic reaction
  • Dryness of the mouth
  • Tachycardia
  • Headache

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Should be given to pregnant women only if clearly needed
  • Caution when administered to nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consider administration of antidote (miotic) after examination
  • Patient should compress tear duct of treated eye for 2-3 minutes after instillation
  • Use with care in older patients

Overdose Effects

  • Red face
  • Accelerated pulse
  • Dry mouth
  • Reduced sweating and secretion
  • Increase in body temperature
  • Contact emergency doctor in case of accidental ingestion
  • Counteracted or neutralized through administration of a miotic agent (antidote)

Therapeutic Class

  • Mydriatic and Cycloplegic Agents

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protect from light
  • Contents should not be used more than one month after first opening of the bottle

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