Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic

Generic name: Cyclopentolate And Phenylephrine Ophthalmic
Brand names: Cyclomydril
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (0.2%-1%)
Drug class: Mydriatics

Usage of Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic

Cyclopentolate ophthalmic relaxes muscles in your eye to dilate (widen) your pupil.

Phenylephrine is a vasoconstrictor that shrinks blood vessels.

Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to dilate your pupils in preparation for an eye exam.

Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

blurred vision, tunnel vision, or seeing halos around lights;

eye pain;

fast heart rate, severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears, anxiety;

fever;

little or no urinating;

flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);

severe constipation; or

weak or shallow breathing.

Infants and children may be more likely to have side effects from cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic. Tell the doctor if the child has:

confusion, changes in behavior, hallucinations;

speech problems, trouble recognizing people;

restless or excited behavior;

loss of balance or coordination;

seizure (convulsions); or

feeding problems or loss of appetite.

Common side effects of cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic may include:

dry mouth, nose, or throat;

decreased sweating; or

sensitivity to sunlight.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic

You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to cyclopentolate or phenylephrine (phenylephrine is also a decongestant found in many cold and sinus medicines), or if you have:

untreated or uncontrolled narrow angle glaucoma.

To make sure cyclopentolate and phenylephrine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

glaucoma;

heart disease;

high blood pressure; or

a thyroid disorder.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether cyclopentolate and phenylephrine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether cyclopentolate and phenylephrine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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Warnings

You should not receive cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic if you have untreated narrow-angle glaucoma.

What other drugs will affect Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on cyclopentolate and phenylephrine used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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