Atropine, Homatropine, and Scopolamine (Ophthalmic Route)

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Atropine, Homatropine, and Scopolamine (Ophthalmic Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • AK-Dilate
  • AK-Pentolate
  • Altafrin
  • Atropine Care
  • Cyclogyl
  • Eye Cool
  • Homatropaire
  • Isopto Atropine
  • Isopto Homatropine
  • Isopto Hyoscine
  • Mydfrin
  • Mydral
  • Mydriacyl
  • Neofrin
  • Neo-Synephrine
  • Paremyd

Canadian Brand Names

  • Ak-Dilate
  • Ak-Pentolate
  • Atropine
  • Atropine-Ak
  • Atropine Eye Ointment
  • Atropine Ointment
  • Atropisol
  • Minims Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

Description

Ophthalmic atropine, homatropine, and scopolamine are used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil of the eye. They are used before eye examinations, before and after eye surgery, and to treat certain eye conditions, such as uveitis or posterior synechiae.

These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Ointment
  • Solution
Before Using

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Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

Copyright © 2009 Thomson Healthcare Inc. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.


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