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| Composition |
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| Tropicamide |
U.S.P. 0.8% w/v |
| Phenylephrine Hydrochloride |
IP 5% w/v |
| Chlorbutol (as preservative) |
I.P. 0.5% |
| Aqueous Base |
q.s. |
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| Dosage form |
| Ophthalmic Solution (Eye Drops) |
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| Category |
| Mydriatic & Cycloplegics |
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| Description |
| Phenylephrine/tropicamide is a combination of a mydriatic/cycloplegic drug. Phenylephrine is a synthetic sympathomimetic (adrenergic mydriatic following topical application, phenylephrine brings about contraction of the radial muscle thereby bringing about dilatation of the pupil. Tropicamide is a parasympatholytic drug which inhibits the contraction of the circular muscle and also paralyses the ciliary muscle. Tropicamide functions as a cycloplegic/mydriatic drug. |
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| Indications |
Tropicacyl plus can be used both for diagnostic and therapeutic purpose:
- Therapeutic purpose – Inflammatory conditions of the uveal tract
- Diagnostic purpose – Retinal photography – Refractive errors – Fundus examination/photography
- Slit lamp examination
- Pre-operative use - In order to undergo surgical procedure that requires the visualization of structures behind the iris, such as cataract extraction, vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery, the pupil must be adequately dilated before surgery.
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| Dosage |
Therapeutic purpose Uveitis: 1-2 drops bid-qid or as required.
Diagnostic purpose/Pre-operative purpose: 1-2 drops in the eye(s) 15-30 minutes prior to the procedure. |
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| Contraindications |
Hypersensitivity to any of the components.
Narrow angles or narrow angle glaucoma. |
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| Warnings & Precautions |
| Use with caution when administered with, or up to 21 days after administration of MAO inhibitors as exaggerated adrenergic effects may result. The pressor response of adrenergic agents may also be potentiated by tricyclic antidepressants. |
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| Storage |
| Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light. |
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| Presentation |
| TROPICACYL PLUS Eye Drop is available in sterile FFS PACK of 5ml. |
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