Clinical Pharmacology Details


Cyclopentolate


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Indications & Dose:

Cycloplegia


TO THE EYE


Child 3 months–11 years: Apply 1 drop, 30–60 minutes before examination, using 1% eye drops


Child 12–17 years: Apply 1 drop, 30–60 minutes before examination, using 0.5% eye drops Uveitis


TO THE EYE


Child 3 months–17 years: Apply 1 drop 2–4 times a day, using 0.5% eye drops (1% for deeply pigmented eyes)


Anterior uveitis | Cyclopegia


TO THE EYE


Adult: (consult product literature)


 

Contraindications:

Side Effects:

Toxic systemic reactions can 

Cautions:

Precautions:

Elderly (more rise of increased intraocular pressure) infants, children with spastic paralysis or brain damage

Interaction:

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Pregnancy category C

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

CNS: Ataxia, behavior disturbances confusion, disorientation, failure to recognize people, seizures, halluci nations, irritability, psychotic reac tion, restlessness, somnolence.
CV: Tachycardia
EENT: Blurred vision, conjunctivitis, eye dryness, increased intraocular pressure, photophobia, temporary burning sensation on instillation
GI: Abdominal discomfort, abdominal distention (in infants), dry mouth, vomiting
MISC: Bladder distension, dry skin, fever, flushing, irregular pulse, respiratory depression


 

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