Atropine1%

Indication

Keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, & refractive procedure in children. Mydriatic & cyclopplegic.

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Inflammatory eye disorders Adult: Instill 1-2 drops of a 1% solution up to 4 times daily. Ointment: as required. Eye refraction Adul... View More

Child Dose

Ophthalmic Inflammatory eye disorders Child: As sulfate: Instill 1 drop of a 1% solution up to tid. Ointment: as required. Eye refraction Child... View More

Contraindication

Narrow angle glaucoma.

Mode of Action

Atropine is an anticholinergic agent which competitively blocks the muscarinic receptors in peripheral tissues. It also has mydriatic and cycloplegic ef... View More

Precaution

Toxic systemic reaction may occur in the very young & very old. Lactation: Trace amounts enter breast milk; use with caution (AAP Committee states "c... View More

Side Effect

Eye drops: Systemic toxicity esp in children, on prolonged use may lead to irritation, hyperaemia, oedema, dry eyes, vascular congestion, dermatitis, bl... View More

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Trace amounts enter breast milk; use with caution (AAP Committee states "compatible with nursing")

Interaction

Additive anticholinergic effects with quinidine, antidepressants and some antihistamines.