Leaflet TROPICAMIDA RPH 1% ophthalmic drops solution
Indicated for: ophthalmic diagnosis; cycloplegia
Route of administration: ophthalmic
Substance: tropicamide (mydriatic)
ATC: S01FA06 (Sensory organs | Mydriatics and cycloplegics | Anticholinergics)
Use caution if you have glaucoma or increased eye pressure.
May cause dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, or blurred vision.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Tropicamide is a medication used in ophthalmology to dilate the pupil (mydriasis) and relax the iris muscles. It is a muscarinic receptor antagonist that blocks the effects of acetylcholine on the circular muscles of the iris, causing relaxation and pupil dilation.
Tropicamide is administered as ophthalmic drops, usually before diagnostic procedures such as fundus examination or before ophthalmic surgical interventions. Its effect begins within a few minutes and lasts approximately 4-6 hours.
Common side effects include a burning or stinging sensation in the eye, dry eyes, and temporary photophobia. In rare cases, allergic reactions or temporary increases in intraocular pressure may occur, requiring caution in patients with glaucoma.
Tropicamide is a safe and effective medication for use in ophthalmology, helping to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions.
General data about TROPICAMIDA RPH 1%
- Substance: tropicamide
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
- Product code: W43143001
- Concentration: 1%
- Pharmaceutical form: ophthalmic drops solution
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Concentrations available for tropicamide
- 0.5%
- 1%
- 10mg/ml
- 5mg/ml