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Atrocin Eye Ointment
Manufactured bySYNTHO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsAtropine (1 %w/w) + Tetracycline (1 %w/w)
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Description
Atrocin Eye Ointment is a combination medicine which may be used for the treatment of uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye). This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are suffering from glaucoma.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Atrocin Eye Ointment
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Atrocin Eye Ointment
Eye pain
Irregular heartbeat
Blurred vision
Uses of Atrocin Eye Ointment
What is it prescribed for?
Uveitis
This medicine may be used for the treatment of uveitis (inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye)
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to atropine, tetracycline or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Narrow angle glaucoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
This combination medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Contact lens
Usage of contact lens is not recommended in patients who are suffering from an eye infection.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision in some patients. If you experience blurred vision during treatment with this medicine, it is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
Missed Dose
Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not administer a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Phenylephrine
Donepezil
Pilocarpine (Ophthalmic)
Carbachol (Ophthalmic)
Acetylcholine (Ophthalmic)
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Atropine relaxes the muscles in your eye and results in dilation of the pupil. Tetracycline works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by interrupting protein synthesis.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Mydriatics, Tetracyclines
Schedule
Schedule H
Atropine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 21 July 2017]. Available from:
Tetracycline - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 28 August 2018]. Available from:
Eye Pharma Products [Internet]. Eyepharma.in. 2019 [cited 6 August 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 6 Aug 2019
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