Cyclopentolate : Therapeutic uses, Dosage & Side Effects :
Cyclopentolate is a synthetic anti-muscarinic cholinergic antagonist, used for mydriasis (for dilating the eye before an exam or surgery and preventing the eye from focusing) and cycloplegia in eyes.
Dose : 0.5-1 % opthalmic solution
Route : Topical
Plasma Half-life : ?
Duration of action : About 24 hour
Bioavailability : ?
Chemical formula : C17H25NO3
IUPAC name : (RS)-2-(dimethylamino)ethyl (1-hydroxycyclopentyl)(phenyl)acetate
Trade name : AK-pentolate, Cyclogyl, Cyclomid
Therapeutic uses : Cyclopenolate has following usage:
- Used for mydriasis and cycloplegia in eyes.
- Used in iritis and uveitis.
Points of interest : It’s duration of action is shorter than that of atropine.
Side effects : Commonly observed side effects are as follows :
- Clumsiness or unsteadiness, drowsiness,
- Confusion,
- Weakness & tiredness,
- Constipation, full feeling, passing gas, or stomach cramps or pain,
- Convulsions (seizures),
- Flushing or redness of face,
- Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there),
- Skin rash,
- Slurred speech,
- Dryness of mouth.
Contraindications :
- Should not be used when untreated narrow-angle glaucoma, or untreated anatomically narrow angles are present, or if the patient is hypersensitive to any component of this preparation.
For detailed query or in case of uncertainty, Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
