Tropicamide (Tropicamide)
Overview of Tropicamide
Tropicamide is anticholinergic agent, used to induce mydriasis (dilate the pupil) and cycloplegia in opthalmologic practice, or to treat certain eye conditions.
Indication of Tropicamide
Tropicamide is primarily indicated in conditions like Duodenal ulcer associated with h. Pylori, Iridocyclitis, Iritis, Keratosis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Surgery.
Contraindication of Tropicamide
Tropicamide is contraindicated in conditions like Glucoma.
Side Effects of Tropicamide
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tropicamide, which give rise to further complications include Increased IOP (intraocular pressure).,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tropicamide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Drowsiness, Blurred vision, Dermatitis, Eczematous rash, Xerostomia.
Precautions of Tropicamide
Tropicamide should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, any illness or allergy. This medication should be used cautiously in the elderly person. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.