Atropine-Ophthalmological

Atropine Eye Drops- Indications and popular Brands

ParametersDescription
Category of DrugAtropine Eye Drop is an Ophthalmological Preparations drug
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Mechanism of ActionAtropine binds to and inhibits muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, producing a wide range of anticholinergic effects.
Indications Atropine Eye Drop is used for
1. Iritis
2. Uveitis
3. Cycloplegic refraction
procedures
4. Iridocyclitis
Well Known
Pharmaceutical Brands
ATRO- INTAS
ATROPINE- JAWA
MYATRO- ENTOD
MYDRAT-J- JAWA
TOPIN- EXELTIS
TROPIN- RAYMED PHARMA
Available dosage forms DROPS
Atropine Ophthalmic (Eye) : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures,  Warnings & Dosing - WebMD
DoseInstill 1 drop (Atropine Eye Drop) into the eye(s) 40 minutes prior to intended maximal dilation. Maximum dose: 1 drop in each eye twice a day
Contraindications 1. Angle-closure glaucoma
2. Pregnancy
Precautions 1. May precipitate an acute attack of angle-closure glaucoma
2. Risk of systemic effects with
eye drops in infants under 3 months-eye ointments preferred.
Adverse Effects1. Transient stinging and raised intraocular pressure
2. On prolonged administration
3. Local irritation
4. Transient stinging and raised intraocular pressure
5. Hyperaemia
6. Oedema
7. Contact dermatitis
8. Systemic toxicity may occur in the very young and the elderly
Pregnancy Category C

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