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M-holinoblokator . The mechanism of action is aimed at blocking the receptors of the sphincter ciliary muscle . Iris , Which leads to paralysis of accommodation, short-term mydriasis . The drug is able to slightly increase intraocular pressure. Tropikamid begins its action within 5 minutes. Estimate the refraction of the eye   can for 25-40 minutes with 0, 5% solution by repeated instillation of 1% solution of the study by 30 minutes. Fixing the maximum pupil dilation lasts an hour. Resetting the pupil diameter is performed for 6 hours. Tropicamide is produced in the form of eye drops.

Indications and contraindications:

Tropikamid prescribed for a spike in the eye cells, inflammatory processes and for diagnostics in ophthalmology (eye refraction in the definition skiascope , The study of the eye of the day). Tropikamid not apply at elevated intraocular pressure, closed-form of glaucoma. In infants, breastfeeding and during pregnancy, the drug is prescribed with caution.

Side effects and overdose:

Psychotic reactions, migraines, allergies, increased intraocular pressure, hyperthermia , Dysuria, dry mouth, decreased blood pressure, photophobia, paresis of accommodation . In overdose administered physostigmine salicylate as an antidote is administered slowly intravenously at the rate of 0, 03 mg / kg. It is recommended to use cold compresses, the appointment of beta-blockers, benzodiazepines.

Mode of application:

Tropikamid used conjunctival. For skiascope   drug instilled every 5-10 minutes six times an hour cyclospasm noted. For mydriasis   1 drop of the drug Tropikamid buried in the study eye, after 5 minutes the procedure was repeated. For ophthalmoscopy   carried out three times a day 10 minutes after instillation. For therapeutic purposes,   (atropine and scopolamine replacement) drug dig up to six times of 1-2 drops.

Special instructions:

It is unacceptable wearing soft contact lenses during treatment. Drops Tropikamid must be instilled into the lower conjunctival sac. To reduce the resorptive action is necessary immediately after instillation little finger pressure on the lacrimal sac. During treatment, it is recommended to refuse dangerous activities, to be careful in the management of transport. Tropikamid reduces the speed of psychomotor reactions.

Drug Interactions:

M-holinostimulyatory   weaken the effectiveness of the drug, and adrenostimulyatorov On the contrary, is amplified. Antihistamines, quinidine,   tricyclic antidepressants , Amantadine, phenothiazines increase the risk of the formation of systemic side effects.