Atropine, Homatropine and Scopolamine - Ophthalmic
Atropine, Homatropine and Scopolamine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
Before Using
In deciding to using a medication,
the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do.
This is a decision you will make. For ophthalmic atropine,
homatropine and scopolamine, the following must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to atropine, homatropine, or scopolamine. Also tell your
health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such
as certain preservatives.
Pregnancy care
Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done
in either humans or pets. However, these medication may be absorbed into
the body.
Breast-feeding problem
These medication may be absorbed into the body.
Atropine passes into the breast milk in very small amounts and may cause side
effects, such as fast pulse, fever, or dry skin, in babies of nursing mothers
using ophthalmic atropine. It is not known whether homatropine or scopolamine
passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in
small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers
who are using one of these medication and who wish to breast-feed must discuss
this with their family doctor.
Use for Children
Infants and young children and children with blond
hair or blue eyes may be especially sensitive to the effects of atropine,
homatropine, or scopolamine. This may increase the risk of side effects
during treat . Children must use a lower strength of this drug.
Elderly care
Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects
of atropine, homatropine, or scopolamine. This may increase the risk of
side effects during treat.
Drug interactions
Although certain medication must not be using
together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter
"OTC " drug.
Other Information for using
The presence of other medical
problems may effect the use of ophthalmic atropine, homatropine, or scopolamine.
Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Brain damage - in child
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Down's syndrome - mongolism - in child and adults
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Glaucoma
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Other eye diseases or problems
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Spastic paralysis - in child Use of ophthalmic atropine,
homatropine, or scopolamine may make the condition worse
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