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Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml, Pack of 1 Eye Drops
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Composition :

ATROPINE-1%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Pharmatak Opthalmics India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is used to treat uveitis or iritis (inflammation of the eye) and myopia (nearsightedness). Uveitis is swelling inside the eye that causes pain and blurry vision. Myopia is a condition where you can see close objects clearly, but distant ones appear blurry.

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml contains ‘atropine’, which relaxes the muscles in the eye, thereby making the pupil of the eye appear larger. This makes it easier for an eye examination.

In some cases, you may experience specific common side effects such as dry mouth, palpitations, nausea, constipation, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult a doctor before using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the contents. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medications you are taking to avoid any side effects or potential interactions.

Uses of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is used in the treatment of eye conditions involving inflammation, muscle paralysis, and diagnostic procedures. The detailed uses of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml are as follows:

  • Treatment of uveitis or iritis: Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml reduces inflammation and pain in conditions affecting the middle layer of the eye.
  • Management of cycloplegia: Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is used to paralyse the ciliary muscle, allowing accurate measurement of refractive errors.
  • Control of myopia: Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is used in certain cases to reduce the progression of near-sightedness.
  • Treatment of amblyopia: Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml improves vision in a weaker eye by temporarily blurring vision in the stronger eye.
  • Pupil dilation for examination: Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is used to widen the pupil, allowing better visualisation of the inner structures of the eye.
  • Support in eye surgery preparation: Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is used to relax eye muscles and dilate the pupil before specific ophthalmic procedures.

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Directions for Use

  • Use it as directed by your doctor or as instructed on the label.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Gently pull your lower eyelid with your index finger to create a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Avoid touching the container tip to the eye or eyelids to prevent contamination.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml belongs to a group of medicines called mydriatics and cycloplegics, used to treat uveitis or iritis (inflammation of the eye) and myopia (nearsightedness).
  • Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is also used before specific eye examinations to dilate the pupil, aiding in the diagnosis of eye problems such as blurred vision in children under 6 years old and in children with convergent strabismus (also known as cross-eyes or squint).
  • Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml relaxes the muscles in the eye, thereby making the pupil of the eye appear larger. This makes it easier for an eye examination.
  • Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml reduces pain and allows the inflamed part of the eye to rest and recover by relaxing the eye muscles.
  • It is also indicated for cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary eye muscle), mydriasis (dilation of the pupil), and for the penalisation of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia (decreased eyesight due to abnormal vision development).

How Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml Works

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml contains atropine, which relaxes the muscles in the eye, thereby making the pupil of the eye appear larger. This makes it easier for an eye examination. Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml reduces pain and allows the inflamed part of the eye to rest and recover by relaxing the eye muscles.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml
  • To the affected part, apply warm compresses to get a temporary relief.
  • Rinse your eye carefully with clean water and try to blow any dust particle that could have entered.
  • Take over the counter medication to lubricate your eye or if there is pain due to allergy to soothe the eye.
  • If there is persistent pain in your eye, consult your doctor and follow the medication immediately.
  • Wear UV-protecting sunglasses when you are outside or in bright light.
  • Avoid touching your eyes: Instead of rubbing your eyes, gently pat the area surrounding them.
  • If you experience abrupt visual changes, including double vision, blurred vision, or loss of peripheral vision, these should be reported to your doctor.
  • Regular eye check-ups can help identify potential issues early on.
  • Wear protective eye glasses to prevent infections.
  • Avoid rubbing and touching the eyes frequently.
  • Maintain eye hygiene by cleaning them with fresh water.
  • Take food rich in vitamin-A like carrots, fish and green leafy vegetables.
  • Eat vitamin A-rich foods like fish liver, chicken, eggs, carrots, lemons, and mangoes in your diet.
  • Eat green leafy vegetables, meat, and dairy products, and increase the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon and walnuts.
  • Examine your eyes regularly to detect any underlying issues.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Eat a well-balanced diet that includes more vegetables, fruits, fish, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and olive oil, and less dairy, meat, and saturated fats.
  • Include omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts.
  • Eat vitamin A-rich foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach.
  • Consume antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables like berries and leafy greens.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Practice good eye hygiene by washing hands frequently.
  • Avoid rubbing your eyes and take breaks from contact lens wear.
  • Use cool compresses and artificial tears to soothe irritation.
  • Manage allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander.
  • Consult an eye specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment of papillary conjunctivitis, especially for severe symptoms, while also incorporating dietary and lifestyle changes.

What if I have taken an overdose of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml

Use Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause serious side effects. Possible symptoms of overdose may include redness and dryness of the skin, visual disturbance, fast and irregular pulse, abdominal swelling in infants, fever, convulsions, hallucinations and loss of coordination. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not use Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have closed-angle or narrow-angle glaucoma.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a fever, heart problems, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, kidney or liver problems.
  • Consult a doctor before using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml might cause blurred vision; so, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
  • Inform your doctor if you haven’t had your eyes checked recently.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AtropinePramlintide
Severe
AtropinePotassium chloride
Severe

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AtropinePramlintide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
Coadministration of Pramlintide with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml can increase the risk of reduced movement in the digestive system.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml with Pramlintide together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AtropinePotassium chloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
Co-administration of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml with Potassium chloride oral tablets or capsules can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml and Potassium chloride, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact the doctor right away: severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting(especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
AtropineSecretin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
When Secretin human is used with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml, the therapeutic efficacy of Secretin human can be decrease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml and Secretin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AtropineTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
When Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml and Topiramate are taken together it can cause increased body temperature and decreased sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml and topiramate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness, or if you have reduced sweating or a fever, consult a doctor immediately. Avoid tasks that need mental attention, such as driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AtropineZonisamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
Coadministration of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml and Zonisamide can cause increased body temperature and decreased sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml and Zonisamide together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness, or if you have reduced sweating or a fever, consult a doctor immediately. Avoid tasks that need mental attention, such as driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AtropineUmeclidinium bromide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
Using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml together with umeclidinium may increase side effects (drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal cramping, constipation, rapid heartbeat, confusion, memory problems, and glaucoma - an eye disease that causes vision loss in one or both eyes).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml and Umeclidinium bromide together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you experience drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal cramping, constipation, rapid heartbeat, confusion, memory problems, and glaucoma - an eye disease that causes vision loss in one or both eyes. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AtropinePotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
Taking potassium citrate oral tablets or capsules with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml may increase the irritating effects of potassium on stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml with potassium citrate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you happen to experience severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AtropineHydromorphone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
Using Hydromorphone together with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml may increase the risk and/or severity of some side effects (dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, difficulty urinating, dry mouth, abdominal cramping, and constipation).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Hydromorphone and Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: trouble peeing, feeling dizzy or sleepy, feeling confused or having trouble focusing, dry mouth, constipation, or feeling less mentally sharp. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AtropineSolifenacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
When Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is used with solifenacin may cause side effects (drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, abdominal cramping, constipation, irregular heartbeat, confusion, and memory problems).

How to manage the interaction:
Co- administration of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml with solifenacin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, heat intolerance, flushing, reduced sweating, trouble urinating, abdominal cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeat, disorientation, and memory issues, consult the doctor. Avoid tasks that need mental attention, such as driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AtropineTirzepatide
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml 1% Eye Drop 5 ml:
When Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is taken along with tirzepatide it may increase the heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Patients on Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml should take tirzepatide with caution because both medications may elevate heart rate.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a balanced diet.
  • Avoid smoking.
  • Include fish, nuts, legumes, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, and eggs, as they help improve eyesight.
  • Get regular eye examinations done.
  • Always wash your hands before applying contact lenses.
  • To prevent digital strain, look away every 20 minutes for 20 seconds at something 20 feet away.
  • Reduce screen time. Avoid staring at digital screens for a long time.
  • Avoid touching your eyes with dirty hands, as it might cause an infection.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHALMOLOGIC AGENTS

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml Substitute

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml can be used by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml might cause blurred vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor for using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml in children.

FAQs

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is used to treat uveitis or iritis (inflammation in the eye), myopia (near-sightedness), cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary eye muscle), mydriasis (dilation of the pupil), and the penalisation of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia (decreased eyesight due to abnormal vision development).

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml relaxes the muscles in the eye, thereby making the pupil of the eye appear larger. This makes it easier for an eye examination. Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml reduces pain and allows the inflamed part of the eye to rest and recover by relaxing the eye muscles.

Do not stop using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml without consulting your doctor. Continue using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any difficulty, consult your doctor.

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml might cause blurred vision, which might last for several hours. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear to prevent any mishap.

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml might discolour soft contact lenses. Therefore, do not wear contact lenses while using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml. Remove contact lenses before using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml and put them back 15 minutes after using Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml.

Dry mouth may be a side effect of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum or candy may stimulate saliva and prevent mouth dryness.

Consult your doctor before using other eye medications along with Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml as they might delay the absorption of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml.

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml can cause sensitivity to light and blur your vision. To stay safe, wear sunglasses, avoid driving or doing things that require clear vision, don't touch your eyes, and follow your doctor's instructions. If you experience any issues, consult your doctor.

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml is not recommended if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have closed-angle or narrow-angle glaucoma.

Yes, atropine can cause blurred vision. It dilates your pupils, making it difficult for your eyes to focus. The blurred vision usually goes away after the atropine wears off.

Talk to your doctor if you have a severe headache, fast heartbeat, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision that doesn't improve, light sensitivity, or redness or swelling in your eyes. These could be signs of a serious problem.

The usual dose of atropine eye drops varies depending on the condition being treated and the individual patient. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage for you.

The most important thing to remember while taking atropine is to follow your doctor's recommendations carefully. This includes administering the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration of treatment. Furthermore, you should be aware of the potential adverse effects of atropine and report any unexpected symptoms to your doctor.

Common side effects of Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml may include dry mouth, palpitations, nausea, constipation, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Atropine 1% Eye Drop 5 ml can dry out your eyes, so it's generally not recommended for people with dry eyes. Discuss other treatment options with your doctor if you experience dry eyes.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

50-52, The Discovery, Dattapada Road, Borivali (E), Mumbai – 400 066 Maharashtra
Other Info - ATR0175

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Reference

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  2. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/atropine-eye-drops.html
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