Atropine

Atropine

Generic: atropine sulfate 0.5%, 1%, 2%

Atropine
DOSAGE Age 3 months to 3 yo | 1 gtt 40 minutes prior to max dilation time + Ages over 3yo | 1 gtt up to BID daily
Anterior Uveitis Treatment (Mild/Moderate) Anterior Uveitis Treatment (Severe)
(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 (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
Myopia Control
Atropine 0.05% qHS (Commonly used first, but adjusted according to symptoms)
GENERIC atropine sulfate 0.5%, 1%, 2%
SIZE 2mL, 5mL, 15mL
INDICATIONS Cycloplegia, Mydriasis, penalization of healthy eye for amblyopia
MECHANISM OF ACTION Anticholinergic agent
MICROBIOLOGY By blocking acetylcholine it prevents the iris sphincter from constricting and the ciliary muscles from accommodating
CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS Contraindicated in patients with narrow angles or hypersensitivity to ingredients
PEDIATRIC USE 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.
PREGNANCY Category C
NOTE Atropine 1% is commonly used for DFE