Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | ATROPINE SULFATE |
| Drug Class | MYDRIATICS AND CYCLOPLEGICS |
| Chapter | Eye |
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Indications: mydriatic and cycloplegic; it is used mainly for the treatment of iridocyclitis to prevent posterior synechiae preferably with phenylephrine 10% eye drops. Cautions: mydriasis may precipitate acute closed-angle (congestive) glaucoma in a few patients over 60 years of age. Contra-indications: narrow-angle glaucoma. Dose: 1 or more drops as required; The ointment is to be applied as necessary. It has 7 days of duration of action; Homatropine is preferred to atropine since it has a shorter duration of 24 hours. |
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