Trocane 0.8%+5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Tropicamide phenylephrine hydrochloride
Company Drug international ltd

Therapeutic Purpose

  • Inflammatory conditions of the uveal tract
  • May be used in temporary lowering of intraocular pressure in glaucoma

Diagnostic Purpose

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

Pre-Operative Use

In order to undergo surgical procedure that requires the visualization of structures behind the iris, such as cataract extraction, vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery

Pharmacology

  • Tropicamide binds to and blocks the receptors in the muscles of the eye (muscarinic receptor M4)
  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a selective alpha-1 agonist, which causes mydriasis without cycloplegia

Dosage & Administration

  • 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

  • Patients with hypersensitivity to any of the 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

Pregnancy & Lactation

The safety of this medication during pregnancy or lactation has not been established

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution should be taken when administered with, or upto 21days after administration of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors as exaggerated adrenergic effects may result
  • The possibility of psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances should be considered in patients who are hypersensitive to anticholinergic drugs
  • Use with extreme caution in infants

Overdose Effects

Excessive use in children and in certain 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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