Atrogen 1% Eye Drops 10ml

Uses of Atrogen 1% Eye Drops

Keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, & refractive procedure in children. Mydriatic & cycloplegic.

How does Atrogen 1% Eye Drops work?

Atropine is an anticholinergic agent which competitively blocks the muscarinic receptors in peripheral tissues. It also has mydriatic and cycloplegic effects.

Side Effects of Atrogen 1% Eye Drops

Common side effects include dry mouth, dysphagia, constipation, flushing, dry skin, tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, mydriasis, photophobia, and cycloplegia. Toxic dosages may lead to restlessness, disorientation, excitation, hallucinations, delirium, and circulatory failure.

Quick Suggestions:

• Use Atrogen 1% Eye Drops as directed by your physician. It is meant for ophthalmic (eye) use only.
• Before application, wash your hands thoroughly to ensure cleanliness.
• Tilt your head slightly backward and hold the container close to your eyes.
• Gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket for instilling the drops.
• Dispense the prescribed number of drops into the pocket created by pulling down your lower eyelid. Follow your physician's instructions regarding the number of drops to be used.
• Close your eyes gently immediately after instilling the drops.
• Press lightly on the inner corner of your closed eye for approximately 2 minutes. This helps prevent the medication from draining out and enhances its absorption.
• If instructed to apply in both eyes, repeat the process for the other eye using a separate container if needed.
• Ensure that the tip of the container does not come into contact with your eyes, eyelids, surrounding areas, or fingers to prevent contamination.
• Remove soft contact lenses before using Atrogen 1% Eye Drops. Wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting them.
• Your physician will determine the appropriate dosage and duration based on factors such as your age, body weight, and overall health condition.

Indication of Atrogen 1% Eye Drops

Atrogen 10 ml, containing atropine, is indicated for various conditions including:

• Non-ulcer dyspepsia
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Diverticular disease
• Bradycardia
• Organophosphorus poisoning
• Anesthesia premedication
• Muscarinic poisoning or overdosage
• Ophthalmic inflammatory eye diseases
• Ocular refraction

Pharmacology

Atropine binds to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, inhibiting them and resulting in several anticholinergic actions. It decreases heart block caused by vagal activity, relaxes smooth muscles of the bronchi and intestines, reduces glandular secretions, and has cycloplegic and mydriatic effects.

Dosage & Administration of Atrogen 1% Eye Drops

• Adult dosage varies depending on the condition treated and the route of administration.
• Pediatric dosage for anesthesia is weight-based.

Interaction

Quinidine, antidepressants, and certain antihistamines may have additive anticholinergic effects.

Contraindications

Atrogen 10 ml is contraindicated in conditions such as glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sick sinus syndrome, thyrotoxicosis, heart failure, pyloric stenosis, and prostatic hypertrophy.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category C. Atropine should be used in pregnant women only if necessary.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use with caution in pregnancy, elderly, babies, children, and reflux oesophagitis.

Storage Conditions

Store Atrogen 10 ml at room temperature (20-25 degrees Celsius) away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep out of reach of children.