Atropine Eye Ointment 3 gm
Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Uses of Atropine Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Uveitis
Composition of Atropine Eye Ointment 3 gm:
Atropine 1% w/w
MRP:
₹
25
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Description
Uveitis
Uses
Atropine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bradycardia.
Side effects
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Difficulty in urination
- Dryness in mouth
- ears
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
- Increased heart rate
- neck and trunk)
How to use
Atropine is meant for external use only. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How it works
Atropine is an anticholinergic drug that improves the condition by blocking the activity of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger in the brain).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Atropine a controlled substance?
No, it is available as prescription drug
Q. Is Atropine a beta blocker /calcium channelblocker/adrenaline/ parasympathomimetic/vasopressor?
No, Atropine belongs to class of medication called as anticholinergics or cholinergic antagonist
Q. Is Atropine an agonist or antagonist?
Atropine is an antagonist of cholinergic receptors
Q. Is Atropine a narcotic drug?
No, it is not a narcotic. However, it is often available in combination with drugs that have abuse potential
Q. Does Atropine increase blood pressure/decrease heart rate/sedation/urinary retention/increase contractility?
Atropine decreases heart rate and increases blood pressure; It causes urinary retention as well as decreased contractility of gut and urinary bladder muscles. It does not cause sedation, on the contrary, it causes excitation, sleeplessness and agitation
Q. Does Atropine cross placenta?
Yes, small amount of Atropine can cause placenta. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding its use
Q. Does Atropine block activity of acetylcholine /nicotinic receptor?
Yes, Atropine acts by inhibiting the activity of acetylcholine on muscarinic and nicotinic receptors.
No, it is available as prescription drug
Q. Is Atropine a beta blocker /calcium channelblocker/adrenaline/ parasympathomimetic/vasopressor?
No, Atropine belongs to class of medication called as anticholinergics or cholinergic antagonist
Q. Is Atropine an agonist or antagonist?
Atropine is an antagonist of cholinergic receptors
Q. Is Atropine a narcotic drug?
No, it is not a narcotic. However, it is often available in combination with drugs that have abuse potential
Q. Does Atropine increase blood pressure/decrease heart rate/sedation/urinary retention/increase contractility?
Atropine decreases heart rate and increases blood pressure; It causes urinary retention as well as decreased contractility of gut and urinary bladder muscles. It does not cause sedation, on the contrary, it causes excitation, sleeplessness and agitation
Q. Does Atropine cross placenta?
Yes, small amount of Atropine can cause placenta. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding its use
Q. Does Atropine block activity of acetylcholine /nicotinic receptor?
Yes, Atropine acts by inhibiting the activity of acetylcholine on muscarinic and nicotinic receptors.
Expert Advice
- Do not start or continue Atropine, in any form if you are allergic to Atropine or any other ingredients of the medicine.Do not start or continue Atropine eye drops if you wear soft contact lenses; if you have increased pressure in the eyes (glaucoma); fever or increased heart rate. Do not start or continue Atropine tablets if you have a condition called pyloric stenosis characterize with difficulty for food to move from stomach into the small intestine causing pain or vomiting; or acid reflux with heartburn (gastro-oesophageal reflux) and diarrhea.Avoid taking Atropine if you have urinary retention, high blood pressure, any heart problem including weak heart, or high thyroid hormone level.Do not take this drug if you have rare hereditary problems of intolerance to done or more types of sugar (including galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.)Do not drink alcohol while taking Atropine in any form. Atropine can cause visual disturbances, giddiness and staggering and, therefore, caution has to be taken before operating an automobile or machinery or engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and coordination.
Product Details
SKU: PC-7602
Product Description: Atropine Eye Ointment 3 gm is manufactured by Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Packing: Tube
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Atropine Eye Ointment 3 gm is manufactured by Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Packing: Tube
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
