| Category of Drug | Homatropine is Ophthalmological Preparations drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Homatropine is used 1. To dilate the pupil and paralyze ciliary muscle for fundus examination |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | DROPS |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Narrow-angle glaucoma 2. The tendency for glaucoma |
| Precautions | 1. Darkly pigmented iris is more resistant to pupillary dilation and caution should be exercised to avoid overdosage 2. Mydriasis can precipitate acute angle-closure glaucoma in a few patients 3. Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Ocular side-effects of mydriatics and cycloplegics 2. On prolonged administration 3. Local irritation 4. Hyperaemia 5. Contact dermatitis 6. Systemic side-effects of atropine 7. Posterior synechia 8. Headache 9. Drowsiness |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
