cyclopen d eye drop - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cyclopen d eye drop used for?
Auropent Eye Drop (Cyclopentolate) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Cyclopentolate (NA), which Blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the iris sphincter and ciliary musc. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cyclopentolate
- Manufacturer: Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cyclopen d eye drop Uses & Benefits
Diagnostic procedures requiring mydriasis and cycloplegia (e.g., fundoscopy, refraction).
Off-label uses: Treatment of uveitis (to prevent synechiae).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cyclopentolate |
| Brand Name | Auropent Eye Drop |
| Manufacturer | Optho Remedies Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Anticholinergic- Mydriatic and cycloplegic |
| Route of Administration | Topical ophthalmic |
| Storage | Store at 15-30ยฐC; protect from light; keep tightly closed. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the iris sphincter and ciliary muscle, causing mydriasis and cycloplegia.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cyclopen d eye drop
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cyclopen d eye drop
โ Common Side Effects
- Blurred vision
- Photophobia
- Stinging on instillation
- Conjunctival hyperemia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma
- Psychotic reactions (especially in children)
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions
- Contact dermatitis
- Fixed dilated pupil
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Carbachol | Major | Antagonism of miotic effect |
| Pilocarpine | Major | Antagonism of miotic effect |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Moderate | Increased risk of tachycardia and hypertension |
| Antihistamines | Minor | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Phenothiazines | Minor | Additive anticholinergic effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Carbachol
- Pilocarpine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Tricyclic antidepressants
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antihistamines
- Phenothiazines
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cyclopentolate or any component; narrow-angle glaucoma; untreated angle-closure glaucoma.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Intraocular pressure, visual acuity, pupillary response.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; limited data, may be excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; for systemic toxicity, physostigmine may be used.
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.
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๐ Substitutes for cyclopen d eye drop
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Cyclopentolate (NA)):
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.