Homatropine

Homatropine

Generic: Homatropine Hydrobromide ophthalmic soln 2% and 5%

DISCONTINUED

The Isopto Homatropine brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may beĀ generic equivalents available.

Homatropine
DOSAGE 1 or 2 gtts for cycloplegia
Anterior Uveitis Treatment (Mild/Moderate) Anterior Uveitis Treatment (Severe)
(1) Cyclopentolate 1% TID (2) PF 1% or Durzol 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
GENERIC Homatropine Hydrobromide ophthalmic soln 2% and 5%
SIZE 5mL
INDICATIONS Cycloplegia, Mydriasis, Uveitis
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 Homatropine should not be used during the first three months of life due to a possible association between the cycloplegia produced and the development of amblyopia.
PREGNANCY Category C
NOTE Cyclopentolate 1% TID or Atropine 1% BID to QID instead