Atropine
June 12th, 2008
Drug Uses
This medicine is an anticholinergic agent used before eye examinations to dilate the pupils. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How Taken
Before using Atropisol wash you hands, tilt your head back and with your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye and continue to apply pressure for 1 or 2 minutes after using the medicine. Do not blink and keep your eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed. If you are wearing contact lenses, you should take them out before using Atropisol. Check with your doctor when you can put contact lenses back on.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Atropisol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, if you have liver or kidney problems, if you have low blood volume or salt (sodium) levels, if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast–feeding. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine passes into breast milk. If you are or will be breast–feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby. Some medicines may interact with Atropisol. Therefore tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement that you are taking. Atropisol may cause blurred vision and sensitivity to bright light. Wear sunglasses if you are outside in bright sunlight.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the Missed Dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Possible Side Effects
Some of the Possible Side Effects are- blurred vision, burning, or stinging. Contact your doctor if any of these or other side effects occur. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, you should seek medical attention immediately- eye pain, flushing or dryness of the skin, dry mouth, unsteadiness on your feet, an irregular or rapid heartbeat, fever, or difficulty urinating.
Storage
Store away from light, heat, and moisture. Avoid freezing. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Atropisol out of the reach of children.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected seek medical attention immediately.
More Information
Atropisol may cause blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it and unless you can see clearly. If you have an appointment for an eye examination and your doctor has told you that you will receive this medicine, be sure to make arrangements to have someone drive you home if your vision is blurry. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.
Disclaimer
This is only general information, it does not cover all directions, drug integrations or precautions. You should not rely on it for any purpose, it does not contain any specific instructions for a particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information. We`re not responsible for any damage.
See also:
- Levobunolol eye drops (June 12th, 2008)
- Betaxolol ophthalmic suspension (June 12th, 2008)
- Pilocarpine ophthalmic (June 12th, 2008)









