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DOSAGE
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Age 3 months to 3 yo | 1 gtt 40 minutes prior to max dilation time + Ages over 3yo | 1 gtt up to BID daily
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Anterior Uveitis Treatment (Mild/Moderate)
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Anterior Uveitis Treatment (Severe)
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(1) Cyclopentolate 1% TID (2) PF 1% or Durezol 0.5% q1-6hrs, depending on severity, then taper QID x 1 week, TID x 1 week, then BID x 1 week. D/c when there is no AC reaction
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(1) Atropine 1% BID to QID (2) PF 1% or Durzol 0.5% q1-2 hours initial, consider a loading dosage q1min for 5 mins x 2 weeks, then taper QID x 1 week, TID x 1 week, then BID x 1 week. D/c when there is no AC reaction
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Atropine 0.05% qHS (Commonly used first, but adjusted according to symptoms)
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GENERIC
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atropine sulfate 0.5%, 1%, 2%
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INDICATIONS
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Cycloplegia, Mydriasis, penalization of healthy eye for amblyopia
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MICROBIOLOGY
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By blocking acetylcholine it prevents the iris sphincter from constricting and the ciliary muscles from accommodating
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CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS
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Contraindicated in patients with narrow angles or hypersensitivity to ingredients
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PEDIATRIC USE
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Due to the potential for systemic absorption of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, the use of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution, USP 1% in children under the age of 3 months is not recommended and the use in children under 3 years of age should be limited to no more than one drop per eye per day.
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NOTE
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Atropine 1% is commonly used for DFE
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