Top Salts
Tropicamide
How Tropicamide works
Tropicamide is used to dilate or enlarge the pupil of the eye so that the doctor can examine the back of the eyeball. It may also be used to reduce pain in certain eye conditions.
Side Effects
Stinging in the eyes, Blurred vision, Dryness in mouth
Usage
Tropicamide is used in eye examination and uveitis.
It is especially used in adults.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Tropicamide used for?Tropicamide is used to enlarge (dilate) the pupil of the eye (topical mydriatic) as well as for temporary paralysis of the eye (cycloplegia) for easy examination of different parts of the eye like the lens, vitreous humor, retina etc. by a doctor or eye specialist
Q. How does Tropicamide work?Tropicamide. belongs to a class of medication called antimuscarinics. It blocks the activity of the acetyl choline receptor, thus stopping the transmission of nerve impulses. This in turn leads to dilation as well temporary paralysis of the eye
Q. Why does Tropicamide sting?Tropicamide has mild stinging as a well-known side effect
Q. How quickly does Tropicamide work?Tropicamide is known to work usually within half an hour of using it.
