Glaucoma:
Indications for: PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE
Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).
Adult Dosage:
1 drop twice daily, in the AM and at bedtime (1 drop once daily or every other day have been used). Apply finger pressure to inner canthus for 1–2mins after instillation.
Children Dosage:
Not applicable.
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE Contraindications:
Active uveal inflammation. Angle-closure glaucoma without iridectomy.
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE Warnings/Precautions:
Discontinue or withhold if cardiac irregularities, salivation, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, profuse sweating, muscle weakness, or respiratory difficulties occur. Vagotonia. Bronchial asthma. Spastic GI disturbances. Peptic ulcer. Pronounced bradycardia. Hypotension. Recent MI. Epilepsy. Parkinsonism. History of retinal detachment. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE Classification:
Cholinesterase inhibitor.
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE Interactions:
Caution with other cholinesterase inhibitors (eg, succinylcholine, organophosphate and carbamate insecticides); additive effects.
Adverse Reactions:
Stinging, burning, lacrimation, lid muscle twitching, conjunctival and ciliary redness, browache, induced myopia, visual blurring, activation of latent iritis, uveitis, iris cysts (esp. in children), conjunctival thickening, obstruction of nasolacrimal canals, lens opacities, retinal detachment, paradoxical increase in IOP, cardiac irregularities.
How Supplied:
Soln—5mL (w. diluent + dropper)
Miscellaneous ocular agents:
Indications for: PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE
Concomitant esotropias with a significant accommodative component.
Adult Dosage:
Not applicable.
Children Dosage:
Diagnosis: 1 drop once daily in both eyes at bedtime for a period of 2 or 3 weeks. Treatment: after diagnostic period, reduce to 1 drop once every other day; usual max: 1 drop once daily. Apply finger pressure to inner canthus for 1–2mins after instillation.
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE Contraindications:
Active uveal inflammation. Angle-closure glaucoma without iridectomy.
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE Warnings/Precautions:
Discontinue or withhold if cardiac irregularities, salivation, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, profuse sweating, muscle weakness, or respiratory difficulties occur. Vagotonia. Bronchial asthma. Spastic GI disturbances. Peptic ulcer. Pronounced bradycardia. Hypotension. Recent MI. Epilepsy. Parkinsonism. History of retinal detachment. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE Classification:
Cholinesterase inhibitor.
PHOSPHOLINE IODIDE Interactions:
Caution with other cholinesterase inhibitors (eg, succinylcholine, organophosphate and carbamate insecticides); additive effects.
Adverse Reactions:
Stinging, burning, lacrimation, lid muscle twitching, conjunctival and ciliary redness, browache, induced myopia, visual blurring, activation of latent iritis, uveitis, iris cysts (esp. in children), conjunctival thickening, obstruction of nasolacrimal canals, lens opacities, retinal detachment, paradoxical increase in IOP, cardiac irregularities.
How Supplied:
Soln—5mL (w. diluent + dropper)
