auromide plus eye drop
What is auromide plus eye drop used for?
Appamide Plus Eye Drop (Phenylephrine + Tropicamide) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Phenylephrine (5% w/v) + Tropicamide (0.8% w/v), which Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist causing mydriasis; Tropicamide is. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Phenylephrine + Tropicamide
- Manufacturer: Aurolab
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ auromide plus eye drop Uses & Benefits
Diagnostic mydriasis and cycloplegia for ophthalmic examination
Off-label uses: Treatment of anterior uveitis (as adjunct)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Phenylephrine + Tropicamide |
| Brand Name | Appamide Plus Eye Drop |
| Manufacturer | Aurolab |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Mydriatic and Cycloplegic |
| Route of Administration | Ophthalmic (topical) |
| Storage | Store at 15-30ยฐC, protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist causing mydriasis; Tropicamide is an anticholinergic agent causing mydriasis and cycloplegia
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take auromide plus eye drop
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of auromide plus eye drop
โ Common Side Effects
- Blurred vision
- Stinging
- Photophobia
- Conjunctival hyperemia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Allergic reactions
- Systemic cardiovascular effects (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Psychotic reactions
- Seizures
- Cardiac arrhythmias
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Major | Enhanced pressor response |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of hypertension |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Atropine | Minor | Additive anticholinergic effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
โก Moderate Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Antihypertensives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Atropine
- Other anticholinergics
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Narrow-angle glaucoma, hypersensitivity to components, severe hypertension, coronary artery disease
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Intraocular pressure, pupillary response, blood pressure in susceptible patients
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; not known if excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor vital signs; for systemic effects, treat symptomatically
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; do not double dose
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