Tropicamet 1% Eye Drop

Tropicamet 1% Eye Drop is a drug used to help in the treatment of eyes, by initiating the dilation of pupils. It especially assists in the examination of the back portion of the eyes. It helps to paralyse certain muscles of the eyes for some specific diagnosis of the vitreous humour, lens or retina. It also helps to relax the muscles and help in the widening of the pupils, a process known as mydriasis. The eye drop may also be used after surgery of the eye.

Tropicamet 1% Eye Drop cannot be administered to you if you are allergic to any of the ingredients which compose the drug or if you are a patient of glaucoma. Precautionary measures must also be taken in case you are on any other dietary supplements or prescription drugs. It is best to avoid the medicine if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or a lactating mother.

Some medicines containing carbachol or pilocarpine may interact with Tropicamet 1% Eye Drop thereby reducing the effectiveness of the drug. It is important to seek advice from your doctor before using the medicine.

Tropicamet 1% Eye Drop may cause slight irritation of the eyes, blurred vision and increase sensitivity to sunlight. It is best to avoid driving, also advisable to protect eyes from bright light with the use of sunglasses.

• Stinging In The Eyes

• Blurred Vision

• Dry Mouth

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Tropicamet 1% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tropicamet 1% Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tmide 1% Eye Drop

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Optimide 1% Eye Drop

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Dilatine 1% Eye Drop

  Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Tropicamide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Tropicamet 1% Eye Drop combines to receptors contained within the eye muscles and obstructs these receptors as well. Tropicamet 1% Eye Drop functions by obstructing responses of iris sphincter. This produces pupil dilation ciliary muscle paralysis.