| click here for details Scopolamine (U.S.N.L.M.) | |
|---|---|
| Dosing (uveitis/iritis) | 1 or 2 drops up to 4 times daily. |
| Dosing (cycloplegia) | 1 or 2 drops 1 hour before examination. |
| Chem Specs | scopolamine 0.25% |
| Quantities | 5, 15ml |
| Cost | 30.00/5ml |
| Class | anticholinergic |
| Action | Competitive antagonist for the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. |
| Usage | Indicated for cycloplegic refraction or for pupil dilation in acute inflammatory conditions of the iris and uveal tract. |
| Nasolacrimal pressure recommended. | |
| Contraindications | Primary glaucoma or a predisposition toward narrow angle glaucoma. Iris lens synechiae. Pediatric patients who have previously had a severe systemic reaction to scopolamine. The elderly and others where undiagnosed glaucoma or excessive pressure in the eye may be present. Hypersensitivity to scopolamine or product contents. |
| Pediatric use | Increased susceptibility in infants, young children, and in children with blond hair, blue eyes, Down's syndrome, spastic paralysis, or brain damage. |
| Pregnancy | Category C |
| Peak mydriasis 20-30 min. Peak cycloplegia 30-60 min. Recovery 3-7 days. |