Question 1

What is Tropicamide used for?

Accepted Answer

Tropicamide causes muscles in the eye to become relaxed. This dilates (widens) the pupil so that it does not react (narrow) when your doctor shines an examination light into your eye.

Tropicamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to dilate the pupil for an eye examination or other diagnostic procedure.

Tropicamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Question 2

What is the adult dose of Tropicamide?

Accepted Answer

0.5 to 1 % (0.75 (0.75)) As recommended. Ophthalmic — As Required.To be  given as drops.

Question 3

What is the paediatric dose of Tropicamide?

Accepted Answer

0.5 to 1 mg (0.75 (0.75)) As recommended. Opthalmic — As Required

Question 4

What are the side effects of Tropicamide?

Accepted Answer

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tropicamide ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

unusual changes in mood or behavior; a fast, slow, or uneven heart rate; shortness of breath ; or a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common side effects of tropicamide ophthalmic may include:

blurred vision; mild stinging of the eyes; your eyes may be more sensitive to light; dry mouth ; or headache .

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.

Question 5

Who should not take Tropicamide?

Accepted Answer

You should not use tropicamide ophthalmic if you are allergic to it.

To make sure  tropicamide ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

glaucoma ; or any drug allergies.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether tropicamide ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Question 6

What does Tropicamide interact with?

Accepted Answer

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.

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