Tropicamide

Indications & Dose:

Mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic purposes

DOSE

Adult and Child:

• Refraction: Instill 1-2 gtt of 1% sol into eye(s), repeat in 5 min; an additional gtt may be instilled after 20-30 min to prolong effect

• Examination of fundus: Instill 1-2 gtt of 0.5% sol 15-20 min prior to examination 

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to belladonna alkaloids, adhesions between the iris and the lens, primary glaucoma, narrow anterior chamber angle.

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Elderly, small children, and infants

Interaction:

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

CNS: Confusion, fever, headache, somnolence, visual hallucinations
CV: Tachycardia, vasodilation
EENT: Blurred vision, edema, increased intraocular pressure, irritation, photophohia
GI: Abdominal distension in infants, decreased GI motility, dry mouth
GU: Urinary retention
SKIN: Dry skin, rash

Patient And Carer Advice: