Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution,USP 2.5% and 10%,is indicated to dilate the pupil,Therapeutic purpose: Inflammatory conditions of the uveal tract.Diagnostic purpose: Retinal photography. Refractive errors. Fundus examination/photography. Slit lamp examination
Preparations for Ophthalmic diagnosis
Tropicamide binds to and blocks the receptors in the muscles of the eye (muscarinic receptor M4). Tropicamide acts by blocking the responses of the iris sphincter muscle to the iris and ciliary muscles to cholinergic stimulation, producing dilation of the pupil and paralysis of the ciliary muscle.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a selective alpha-1 agonist, which causes mydriasis without cycloplegia. It tends to reduce intraocular lesion by vasoconstrictor action.
1-2 drops bid-qid or as required. Diagnostic purpose/Pre-operative purpose: Instill 1-2 drops in the eye(s) 15-20 minutes before examination. If examination is not conducted within 20?30 minutes.
Tropicamide may interfere with the antihypertensive action of carbachol, pilocarpine or ophthalmic cholinesterase inhibitors.
Patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components and narrow angles or narrow angle glaucoma,During intraocular operative procedures when the corneal epithelial barrier has been disturbed.
Elevated IOP (occasionally),stinging,blurred vision,tachycardia,photophobia,headache,parasympathetic stimulation and allergic reactions. Systemic effects include arrhythmias,hypertension and coronary artery spasm.
Medication during pregnancy or lactation has not been established.
Excessive use in children and in certain susceptible individuals may produce systemic toxic symptoms.
Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light. Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening.
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