Review the side-effects of Tropicamide Ophthalmic as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Eye- Increased eye pressure, transient stinging, blurred vision, photophobia and superficial corneal inflammation.
Miscellaneous- Dry mouth, fast heart beat, headache, stomach bloating or discomfort, systemic anticholinergic effects, and severe central nervous system disturbances in children (rare).
Mydral and Mydriacyl
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Eye- Increased eye pressure, transient stinging, blurred vision, photophobia and superficial corneal inflammation.
Miscellaneous- Dry mouth, fast heart beat, headache, stomach bloating or discomfort, systemic anticholinergic effects, and severe central nervous system disturbances in children (rare).
Other Precautions :
It may fail to produce adequate paralysis of accommodation in children.Drug Name : Tropicamide Ophthalmic
Tropicamide Ophthalmic(Mydral and Mydriacyl) generic is an anticholinergic, prescribed to produce mydriasis (dilatation of the pupil). Higher doses relax the ciliary muscles that control the curvature of the eye lens. Thus the eye cannot adjust the lens for near or far vision. This is called paralysis of accommodation or cycloplegia.Trade Names for Tropicamide Ophthalmic
International :
Mydral and Mydriacyl
