Mydriacyl (TROPICAMIDE)
Mydriacyl (TROPICAMIDE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Mydriacyl; Generic name: TROPICAMIDE; Drug class: Anticholinergic [EPC].
| Brand name | Mydriacyl |
|---|---|
| Generic name | TROPICAMIDE |
| Drug class | Anticholinergic [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Alcon Laboratories, Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For refraction, instill one or two drops of 1% solution in the eye(s), repeated in five minutes. If patient is not seen within 20 to 30 minutes, an additional drop may be instilled to prolong mydriatic effect. For examination of fundus, instill one or two drops of 0.5% solution 15 or 20 minutes prior to examination. Individuals with heavily pigmented irides may require higher strength or more doses. Mydriasis will reverse spontaneously with time, typically in 4 to 8 hou |
| Warnings | WARNINGS FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY. NOT FOR INJECTION. This preparation may cause CNS disturbances which may be dangerous in pediatric patients. The possibility of psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances due to hypersensitivity to anticholinergic drugs should be considered. Mydriatics may produce a transient elevation of intraocular pressure. Remove contact lenses before using. |
| Active ingredient(s) | TROPICAMIDE |
| Route | OPHTHALMIC |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0d4f4a2e-eb00-4c65-b3fa-baf5738d468d |