| Scopolamine | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||