Tropicamide
Description
Tropicamide is used to dilate the pupil and to temporarily paralyze the lens for an eye examination or other diagnostic procedures. This medicine may also be used before and after an eye surgery where dilation of the pupil is required.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Tropicamide
- Blurred vision
- Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
- Burning and stinging of eye
- Dryness of mouth
- Headache
- Increase in heart rate
Uses of Tropicamide
What is it prescribed for?
- Mydriasis
- Cycloplegia
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within 15 to 30 minutes of instillation of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 to 8 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in 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 using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to tropicamide or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
Glaucoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from 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 using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.
General warnings
Behavioral disturbances
This medicine may cause behavioral disturbances in some patients. This risk is especially higher in patients suffering from any psychiatric diseases. These patients should be monitored closely for any changes in mood or behavior. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Contact lens
Patients are advised to remove contact lenses prior to the administration of this medicine. The lenses may be reinserted post your examination as per your physician's advice.
Driving or operating machines
This medicine is usually administered prior to diagnostic procedures of the eyes. Since you may suffer from symptoms such as blurred vision, drowsiness, sensitivity to light, etc., you are advised to avoid driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery as per your doctor's instructions.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually given prior to eye procedures, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the clinic or hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
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
Rivastigmine
Disease interactions
Glaucoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines including herbs and supplements as well as all your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine relaxes the eye muscles and dilates the pupil for an eye examination.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Mydriatics, Anti-muscarinics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 6 Aug 2018
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