Atropine, Homatropine and Scopolamine : Before Using

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:

Brain damage - in child
Down's syndrome - mongolism - in child and adults
Glaucoma
Other eye diseases or problems
Spastic paralysis - in child Use of ophthalmic atropine, homatropine, or scopolamine may make the condition worse