Mydriacyl
Intended to support ocular examination to facilitate pupil dilation.
Strengths: 1%
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Minims Tropicamide
- Therapeutic class
Mydriatic and cycloplegic ophthalmic
- Pharmacological class
Anticholinergic
- Contraindications
untreated narrow-angle glaucoma
- Minor side effects
stinging; blurred vision; photophobia
- Moderate side effects
intraocular pressure elevation
- Dosage forms
Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
Ocular use
- Patient summary
Intended to support ocular examination to facilitate pupil dilation.
- Prescription status
P
- Manufacturer
Alcon
- Onset Time
15–30 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C in the original bottle.
- Drug interactions
Other anticholinergic drugs
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Compatible with breastfeeding.
Precautions and warnings
may impair vision temporarily; do not drive after administration; monitor for systemic effects in infants
Serious side effects
psychotic symptoms — requires immediate medical attention; hallucinations — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Tropicamide is an anticholinergic agent that blocks muscarinic receptors in the iris sphincter and ciliary muscle, causing dilation of the pupil and temporary paralysis of accommodation.
Mydriacyl
Intended to support ocular examination to facilitate pupil dilation.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Tropicamide
- Listed indication(s): Mydriasis