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Tropicamide
Summary of product characteristics
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS Ocular Transient stinging, blurred vision, photophobia and superficial punctate keratitis have been reported with the use of tropicamide. Increased intraocular pressure has been reported following the use of mydriatics. Non-Ocular Dryness of the mouth, tachycardia, headache, allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, pallor, central nervous system disturbances and muscle rigidity have been reported with the use of tropicamide. Psychotic reactions, behavioral disturbances, and vasomotor or cardio-respiratory collapse in children have been reported with the use of anticholinergic drugs. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sandoz Inc. at 1-800-525-8747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated in persons showing hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.
Description
Rx Only DESCRIPTION Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5% is an anticholinergic prepared as a sterile topical ophthalmic solution. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure: Established name: Tropicamide ophthalmic solution Chemical name: Benzeneacetamide, N -ethyl-α-(hydroxymethyl)- N -(4-pyridinylmethyl)-. Each mL contains: Active: tropicamide 0.5%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: sodium chloride, edetate disodium, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), purified water. pH 4.0 - 5.8. chemical
Dosage And Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For examination of fundus, instill one or two drops of 0.5% solution 15 or 20 minutes prior to examination. Individuals with heavily pigmented irides may require higher strength or more doses. Mydriasis will reverse spontaneously with time, typically in 4 to 8 hours. However, in some cases, complete recovery may take up to 24 hours.
Indications And Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures.
Warnings
WARNINGS For topical ophthalmic use only. Not for injection. This preparation may cause CNS disturbances which may be dangerous in pediatric patients. The possibility of psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances due to hypersensitivity to anticholinergic drugs should be considered. Mydriatics may produce a transient elevation of intraocular pressure. Remove contact lenses before using.
Drug Interactions
Drug Interactions Tropicamide may interfere with the antihypertensive action of carbachol, pilocarpine, or ophthalmic cholinesterase inhibitors.
Clinical Pharmacology
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY This anticholinergic preparation blocks the responses of the sphincter muscle of the iris and the ciliary muscle to cholinergic stimulation, dilating the pupil (mydriasis). The stronger preparation (1%) also paralyzes accommodation. This preparation acts in 15 to 30 minutes, and the duration of activity is approximately 3 to 8 hours. Complete recovery from mydriasis in some individuals may require 24 hours. The weaker strength may be useful in producing mydriasis with only slight cycloplegia. Heavily pigmented irides may require more doses than lightly pigmented irides.
Effective Time
20220126
Version
9
Spl Product Data Elements
Tropicamide Tropicamide TROPICAMIDE TROPICAMIDE BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE EDETATE DISODIUM HYDROCHLORIC ACID SODIUM HYDROXIDE WATER
Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility There have been no long-term studies done using tropicamide in animals to evaluate carcinogenic potential.
Application Number
ANDA084305
Brand Name
Tropicamide
Generic Name
Tropicamide
Product Ndc
61314-354
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Package Label Principal Display Panel
PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 61314-354-01 Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% Rx only STERILE 15 mL SANDOZ carton
Spl Unclassified Section
Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540 300049869-0122 Rev. January 2022
Information For Patients
Information for Patients Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. Patient should be advised not to drive or engage in potentially hazardous activities while pupils are dilated. Patient may experience sensitivity to light and should protect eyes in bright illumination during dilation. Parents should be warned not to get this preparation in their child's mouth and to wash their own hands and the child's hands following administration.
Geriatric Use
Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.
Nursing Mothers
Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when tropicamide is administered to a nursing woman.
Pediatric Use
Pediatric Use Tropicamide may rarely cause CNS disturbances which may be dangerous in pediatric patients. Psychotic reactions, behavioral disturbances, and vasomotor or cardiorespiratory collapse in children have been reported with the use of anticholinergic drugs [see Warnings ]. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with tropicamide. It is also not known whether tropicamide can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Tropicamide should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Tropicamide ophthalmic solution, USP, 0.5% is supplied in an LDPE plastic bottle with a dropper tip as: NDC 61314-354-01 15mL STORAGE Store at 8° to 25°C (46° to 77°F). Do not refrigerate or store at high temperatures. Keep container tightly closed. After opening, this product can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.
General Precautions
General The lacrimal sac should be compressed by digital pressure for two to three minutes after instillation to reduce excessive systemic absorption.
Precautions
PRECAUTIONS General The lacrimal sac should be compressed by digital pressure for two to three minutes after instillation to reduce excessive systemic absorption. Information for Patients Do not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the solution. Patient should be advised not to drive or engage in potentially hazardous activities while pupils are dilated. Patient may experience sensitivity to light and should protect eyes in bright illumination during dilation. Parents should be warned not to get this preparation in their child's mouth and to wash their own hands and the child's hands following administration. Drug Interactions Tropicamide may interfere with the antihypertensive action of carbachol, pilocarpine, or ophthalmic cholinesterase inhibitors. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility There have been no long-term studies done using tropicamide in animals to evaluate carcinogenic potential. Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with tropicamide. It is also not known whether tropicamide can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Tropicamide should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when tropicamide is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric Use Tropicamide may rarely cause CNS disturbances which may be dangerous in pediatric patients. Psychotic reactions, behavioral disturbances, and vasomotor or cardiorespiratory collapse in children have been reported with the use of anticholinergic drugs [see Warnings ]. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.
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