Tropigen Plus 0.8%+5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 80.24

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Tropicamide phenylephrine hydrochloride
Company General 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

For surgical procedures requiring visualization of structures behind the iris, such as 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 for Uveitis
  • Instill 1-2 drops in the eye(s) 15-20 minutes before examination for Diagnostic purpose/Pre-operative purpose

Interaction

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

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to components and 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 (occasionally)
  • Stinging
  • Blurred vision
  • Tachycardia
  • Photophobia
  • Headache
  • Parasympathetic stimulation
  • Allergic reactions
  • Systemic effects include arrhythmias, hypertension, and coronary artery spasm

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety during pregnancy or lactation not established

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution with administration of, or up to 21 days after administration of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
  • Possibility of psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances in hypersensitive patients
  • 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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