Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Eye
Drug Class
Mydriatics And Cycloplegics
Chemical Class
Tertiary Amine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
S01FA06
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Mydriacyl?
Uses
Tropicamide causes muscles in the eye to become relaxed. This dilates (widens) the pupil so that it does not react (narrow) when your doc...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Tertiary Amine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Ophthalmic Agent, Mydriatic pharmacological group
It belongs to Tertiary Amine. It belongs to Cholinergic muscarinic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Ophthalmic Agent, Mydriatic pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Tropicamide is 284.40.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
0.5 to 1 % — As recommended.
As Required.To be given as drops.
2
Child · Opthalmic
0.5 to 1 mg — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
Narrow angle glaucoma, soft contact lenses
Important Warnings
To reduce systemic absorption put pressure over lacrimal sac for 1 min after instillation of drops
Side Effects
Raised intra-ocular pressurelocal irritationhyperaemiaoedemaconjunctivitisafter prolonged usetransient stingingdry mouthblurred visionphotophobiatachycardiaheadachepsychotic reactions (rare)
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on tropicamide used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using
especially: glaucoma medication. This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with tropicamide ophthalmic
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Use only if potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Use only if potential benefit outweighs risk
Storage
Eye Drops Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Price not recorded
No observed retail price and no approved ceiling matched to this pack.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 15mlRs 464.82
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Eye, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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