Miscellaneous ocular agents:
Indications for: ISOPTO ATROPINE
For mydriasis and/or cycloplegia. For cycloplegic refraction, for papillary dilation desired in inflammatory conditions of the iris and uveal tract.
Adult Dosage:
Compress lacrimal sac by digital pressure for 2–3 minutes after instillation to avoid excessive systemic absorption. Uveitis: 1–2 drops in the eye(s) up to 4 times daily. Heavily pigmented irides may require larger doses.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
ISOPTO ATROPINE Contraindications:
Primary glaucoma or tendency toward glaucoma (eg, narrow anterior chamber angle).
ISOPTO ATROPINE Warnings/Precautions:
Previous susceptibility to belladonna alkaloids; excessive use may produce systemic symptoms of atropine poisoning. Estimate depth of angle of anterior chamber to avoid inducing angle closure glaucoma. Infants. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
ISOPTO ATROPINE Classification:
Anticholinergic.
Adverse Reactions:
Prolonged use: follicular conjunctivitis, vascular congestion, edema, exudate, eczematoid dermatitis; hypotension, progressive respiratory depression (with excessive systemic absorption); children: coma, death possible.
How Supplied:
Soln—5mL, 15mL