Atropine Eye Ointment
Atropine Sulphate 1% eye prep
1 %
KDH Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 4 gm tube |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 25 BDT |
Indications
Atropine Eye Ointment is used for:
Keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, & refractive procedure in children. Mydriatic & cyclopplegic.
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Inflammatory eye disorders
Adult: Instill 1-2 drops of a 1% solution up to 4 times daily.
Ointment: as required.
Eye refraction
Adult: Instill 1 drop of a 1% solution bid for 1-2 days before the procedure, or on a single occasion 1 hr before the procedure.
Child Dose
Ophthalmic
Inflammatory eye disorders
Child: As sulfate: Instill 1 drop of a 1% solution up to tid.
Ointment: as required.
Eye refraction
Child: As sulfate: Instill 1 or 2 drops of a 0.5% soln (or 1 drop of a 1% solution) bid for 1-3 days before the procedure, with a further dose given 1 hr before the procedure.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Narrow angle glaucoma.
Precautions
Toxic systemic reaction may occur in the very young & very old.
Lactation: Trace amounts enter breast milk; use with caution (AAP Committee states "compatible with nursing")
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Trace amounts enter breast milk; use with caution (AAP Committee states "compatible with nursing")
Interactions
Additive anticholinergic effects with quinidine, antidepressants and some antihistamines.
Side Effects
Side effects of Atropine Sulphate 1% eye prep :
Eye drops: Systemic toxicity esp in children, on prolonged use may lead to irritation, hyperaemia, oedema, dry eyes, vascular congestion, dermatitis, blurred vision and conjunctivitis. Increased intraocular pressure.
Mode of Action
Atropine is an anticholinergic agent which competitively blocks the muscarinic receptors in peripheral tissues. It also has mydriatic and cycloplegic effect.
Note
Atropine 1 % Eye Ointment generic name is Atropine Sulphate 1% eye prep. Atropine 1 % Eye Ointment is manufactured by KDH Laboratories Ltd.Atropine is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Atropine Eye Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.