Dilate Plus 0.8%+5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Tropicamide phenylephrine hydrochloride
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd

Therapeutic Purpose

  • Inflammatory conditions of the uveal tract
  • Temporary lowering of intraocular pressure in glaucoma

Diagnostic Purpose

  • Retinal photography
  • Refractive errors
  • Fundus examination/photography
  • Slit lamp examination

Pre-Operative Use

Visualization of structures behind the iris for cataract extraction, vitrectomy, and retinal detachment surgery

Mode of Action

  • Tropicamide binds to and blocks the receptors in the muscles of the eye
  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a selective alpha-1 agonist

Dosage

1-2 drops bid-qid or as required for uveitis

Administration

Instill 1-2 drops in the eye(s) 15-20 minutes before examination for diagnostic purpose/pre-operative purpose

Interaction

May interfere with the antihypertensive action of carbachol, pilocarpine, or ophthalmic cholinesterase inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any of the components
  • Narrow angles or narrow angle glaucoma
  • Low birth weight infants and some elderly adults with severe arteriosclerotic cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease
  • During intraocular operative procedures when the corneal epithelial barrier has been disturbed

Side Effects

  • Elevated IOP
  • Stinging
  • Blurred vision
  • Tachycardia
  • Photophobia
  • Headache
  • Parasympathetic stimulation
  • Allergic reactions
  • Systemic effects include arrhythmias, hypertension, and coronary artery spasm

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety not established during pregnancy or lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
  • Consider psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances in patients hypersensitive to anticholinergic drugs
  • Use with extreme caution in infants

Overdose Effects

Excessive use in children and susceptible individuals may produce systemic toxic symptoms

Therapeutic Class

Preparations for Ophthalmic diagnosis

Storage Conditions

Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light. Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening

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