cycloray eye drop

4.8 (14 reviews)

Cyclopentolate (1% w/v)

🏭 Acme Pharmaceutical 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is cycloray eye drop used for?

Auropent Eye Drop (Cyclopentolate) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Cyclopentolate (1% w/v), 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: Acme Pharmaceutical
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: C
Prescription Required: Yes

💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

💊 cycloray eye drop Uses & Benefits

Diagnostic procedures requiring mydriasis and cycloplegia (e.g., fundoscopy, refraction).

Off-label uses: Treatment of uveitis (to prevent synechiae).

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Cyclopentolate
Brand Name	Auropent Eye Drop
Manufacturer	Acme Pharmaceutical
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Anticholinergic- Mydriatic and cycloplegic
Route of Administration	Topical ophthalmic
Storage	Store at 15-30°C; protect from light; keep tightly closed.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed through the conjunctiva and cornea after topical administration.

DistributionDistributes into ocular tissues; minimal systemic distribution.

Protein BindingApproximately 50% bound to plasma proteins.

MetabolismMetabolized in the liver via hydrolysis.

Half-Life0.5-2 hours (systemic); ocular effects persist longer.

ExcretionPrimarily excreted in urine as metabolites.

BioavailabilitySystemic bioavailability is low due to topical administration.

Onset of Action15-30 minutes after instillation.

Peak Plasma TimeNot well-defined; systemic levels are low.

Duration of ActionUp to 24 hours for cycloplegia; 6-12 hours for mydriasis.

How It Works

Blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the iris sphincter and ciliary muscle, causing mydriasis and cycloplegia.

Mechanism Steps

1Topical administration to the eye.

2Absorption through cornea and conjunctiva.

3Binding to muscarinic receptors in iris sphincter and ciliary muscle.

💡 How to Take cycloray eye drop

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of cycloray eye drop

✅ Common Side Effects

Blurred vision
Photophobia
Stinging on instillation
Conjunctival hyperemia

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Psychotic reactions (especially in children)
Tachycardia
Hypertension

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Allergic reactions
Contact dermatitis
Fixed dilated pupil

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ 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

🚨 Major Interactions

Carbachol
Pilocarpine

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Anticholinergics
Tricyclic antidepressants

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Antihistamines
Phenothiazines

🍽️ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

No known interaction.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cyclopentolate or any component; narrow-angle glaucoma; untreated angle-closure glaucoma.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Intraocular pressure, visual acuity, pupillary response.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Caution; limited data, may be excreted in breast milk.

💊 Overdose Management

Supportive care; for systemic toxicity, physostigmine may be used.

⏰ Missed Dose

Apply as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.