Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic, Atropine Sulfate - Ophthalmic Generic Drug
Saturday, December 20th, 2008IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ATROPINE SULFATE - OPHTHALMIC
(AT-trow-peen, off-THAL-mick)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Atropisol, Isopto Atropine
USES: This medication relaxes mucsles in the eye, which causes the pupil to widen (dilate). It is used to treat inflmamation of certain parts of the eye (uveal tract). It is also used for certain eye exams.
HOW TO USE: To apply eye drops, fisrt wash your hands. Be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Tilt your head back, gaze uwpard and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over the eye and administer the prescriebd number of drops. Look downwrad and gently close your eye for 1 or 2 minutes. Apply gentle pressure to the corner of the eye to keep the medicine in and to minimize the possibilty of the drug being absorbed by your body. Try not to bilnk and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. If more than one type of eye medicine is to be used, wait at least 5 minutes before using other eye medications. Do not use eye drops that have changed color.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause temporary drowsiness or blurred vision. Headache, temporary burning or stinging may occur at first. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to this drug. If they persist or worsen, inform your doctor. This medication may cause your eyes to be sensitive to bright light. Wear sunglasses if needed. Unlikely but report changes in vision, eye pain, trembling, rapid heartbeat, fever, dizizness or difficult urination. In the unlikely evnet you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Sympotms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble or discharge from the eye(s). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: glaucoma (narrow angle), other eye problems, Down’s syndrome, any allergeis. Do not wear soft contact lenses while using this drug because the lenses may discolor. Use caution when driving or performing tasks requiring alertness. Use caution when using this drug in children because children may be more sensitive to drug side efefcts. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Dicsuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if atropine eye medicine is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using this medicine, tell your doctor of all drugs you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: other eye preparations. Do not start or stop any medicine wtihout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be hramful if swallowed.
NOTES: Do not alolw others to use this medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dsoing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze this medication. Store solution in a cool, dark place. Discard the solution if it turns brown, cloudy or contains particles. When your doctor tells you to stop using this medication, throw away any unused portion. Do not save for after use. Swagrams Crown Royal Veined Glass Tavern Bar Mirror Swagrams Crown Royal Veined Glass Tavern Bar Mirror Seagrams Crown Royal Veined Glass Tavern Bar Mirror,4 George Dickel Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey Bottles 4 Gworge Dickel Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey Bottles Distillery Advertisement,Rare Old Clarkes Pure Rye Tip Tray Rare Old Clarkes Pure Rye Tip Tray Rare Old Clarkes Pure Rye Tip Tray,Jqck Daniels 15 L Maxwell House Bottle Box Tag Jack Daniels 15 L Maxwell House Bottle Box Tag Jqck Daniels 15 L Maxwell House Bottle Box Tag,Nww Captain Morgan Fleece Blanket Spiced Rum Parrot Bay New Captain Morgan Fleece Blanket Spiced Rum Parrot Bay New Captain Morgan Fleece Blanket Spiced Rum Parrot Bay,Distillery Advertisement Distillery Advertisement Distillery Advertisement,Distillery Advertisement Jum Beam Billiard Pool Table Cue Ball Stick Free Ship Jim Beam Billiard Pool Table Cue Ball Stick Free Ship,Nww Captain Morgan Fleece Blanket Spiced Rum Parrot Bay Nww Captain Morgan Fleece Blanket Spiced Rum Parrot Bay Distillery Advertisement,Overland Rye Butte Montana Liquor Co Stoneware Jug Overland Rye Butte Montana Liquor Co Stoneware Jug Overland Rye Butte Montana Liquor Co Stoneware Jug,Distillery Advertisement Distillery Advertisement Jim Beam 1963 Corvette Decanter Fullsealedboxmint,Distillery Advertisement Distillery Advertisement Jqck Daniels Scenes Lynchburg Hang Tag Mint.