Tropicamide

Prescription

Nama merek: Tropicamide

Bentuk Sediaan

Drops

Rute Pemberian

OPHTHALMIC

Produsen

Sandoz Inc

About This Medication

Rx Only DESCRIPTION Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP is an anticholinergic prepared as a sterile topical ophthalmic solution in two strengths. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure: Established name: Tropicamide ophthalmic solution Chemical name: Benzeneacetamide, N -ethyl-α-(hydroxymethyl)- N -(4-pyridinylmethyl)-. Each mL contains: Active: tropicamide 1%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: sodium chloride, edetate disodium, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), purified water. pH 4.0 - 5.8. chemical

Bahan Aktif

Bahan	Kekuatan
Tropicamide	-

Indikasi & Penggunaan

INDICATIONS AND USAGE For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures.

Dosis & Cara Pemberian

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For refraction, instill one or two drops of 1% solution in the eye(s), repeated in five minutes. If patient is not seen within 20 to 30 minutes, an additional drop may be instilled to prolong mydriatic effect. For examination of fundus, instill one or two drops of 0.5% solution 15 or 20 minutes prior to examination. Individuals with heavily pigmented irides may require higher strength or more doses. Mydriasis will reverse spontaneously with time, typically in 4 to 8 hours. However, in some cases, complete recovery may take up to 24 hours. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sandoz Inc. at 1-800-525-8747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS Ocular: Transient stinging, blurred vision, photophobia and superficial punctate keratitis have been reported with the use of tropicamide. Increased intraocular pressure has been reported following the use of mydriatics. Non-Ocular: Dryness of the mouth, tachycardia, headache, allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, pallor, central nervous system disturbances and muscle rigidity have been reported with the use of tropicamide. Psychotic reactions, behavioral disturbances, and vasomotor or cardio-respiratory collapse in children have been reported with the use of anticholinergic drugs.

Peringatan & Tindakan Pencegahan

WARNINGS For topical ophthalmic use only. Not for injection. This preparation may cause CNS disturbances which may be dangerous in pediatric patients. The possibility of psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances due to hypersensitivity to anticholinergic drugs should be considered. Mydriatics may produce a transient elevation of intraocular pressure. Remove contact lenses before using.

Kontraindikasi

CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated in persons showing hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For refraction, instill one or two drops of 1% solution in the eye(s), repeated in five minutes. If patient is not seen within 20 to 30 minutes, an additional drop may be instilled to prolong mydriatic effect. For examination of fundus, instill one or two drops of 0.5% solution 15 or 20 minutes prior to examination. Individuals with heavily pigmented irides may require higher strength or more doses. Mydriasis will reverse spontaneously with time, typically in 4 …

WARNINGS For topical ophthalmic use only. Not for injection. This preparation may cause CNS disturbances which may be dangerous in pediatric patients. The possibility of psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances due to hypersensitivity to anticholinergic drugs should be considered. Mydriatics may produce a transient elevation of intraocular pressure. Remove contact lenses before using.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated in persons showing hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.

Tropicamide is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

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References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Tropicamide drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Tropicamide label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 314238 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Tropicamide (FDA National Drug Code)

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