Homatropine (HBr)
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Overview
Homatropine relaxes muscles in the iris (the colored part) of your eye. Relaxing these muscles helps to dilate or widen your pupil.
Homatropine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat an eye condition called uveitis . homatropine ophthalmic is also used to dilate your pupil before an eye exam, or to lower pressure inside the eye after eye surgery .
Homatropine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Homatropine relaxes muscles in the iris (the colored part) of your eye. Relaxing these muscles helps to dilate or widen your pupil.
Homatropine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat an eye condition called uveitis . homatropine ophthalmic is also used to dilate your pupil before an eye exam, or to lower pressure inside the eye after eye surgery .
Homatropine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to homatropine, or if you have:
glaucoma, or if your eye doctor has found changes in your eyes that could be signs of glaucoma.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether homatropine ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Although the risk of serious side effects is low when homatropine is used in the eyes, side effects can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream.
Homatropine ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
eye swelling or redness, crusting or drainage; red or puffy eyelids; confusion, agitation ; or unusual thoughts or behavior.
Common side effects of homatropine ophthalmic may include:
stinging and burning after using the eye drops; dry mouth , increased thirst; or increased sensitivity of your eyes to light.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
You should not use homatropine ophthalmic if you have glaucoma .
High Risk Groups
You should not use homatropine ophthalmic if you have glaucoma .
Adult Dosage
0.001 mg (0.001 (0.001)) As recommended. Ophthalmic — As Required
2 % (2 (2)) As recommended. Ophthalmic — Every 5-10 Minutes, As Required. To be given as drops.
Child Dosage
1 to 0 % (0.5 (0.5)) 12 hourly Opthalmic — Older children
Neonatal Dosage
1 to 2 % (1.5 (1.5)) As recommended. Opthalmic — As Required
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on homatropine used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
Eye Drops Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze.
Available Brands in Pakistan
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