What are the possible side effects of Tropicamidum WZF 0.5%?
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body
- Clumsiness or unsteadiness
- confusion
- fast heartbeat
- flushing or redness of face
- hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
- increased thirst or dryness of mouth
- skin rash
- slurred speech
- swollen stomach in infants
- unusual behavior, especially in children
- unusual drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Blurred vision
- headache
- sensitivity of eyes to light
- stinging of the eye when the medicine is applied
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Side effects of Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% in details
Applies to Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution
As well as its needed effects, Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% ophthalmic may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% ophthalmic, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:
Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body
- Clumsiness or unsteadiness
- confusion
- fast heartbeat
- flushing or redness of face
- hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
- increased thirst or dryness of mouth
- skin rash
- slurred speech
- swollen stomach in infants
- unusual behavior, especially in children
- unusual drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness
Minor Side Effects
Some Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% ophthalmic side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:
More common:
- Blurred vision
- headache
- sensitivity of eyes to light
- stinging of the eye when the medicine is applied
What is the most important information I should know about Tropicamidum WZF 0.5%?
- Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% may cause blurred vision or sensitivity to sunlight. Wear sunglasses if you are outside in the bright sunlight. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous unless you can see clearly.
- If you have an appointment for an eye examination and your doctor has told you that you will receive Tropicamidum WZF 0.5%, be sure to make arrangements to have someone drive you home in case your vision is blurry.
- Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Pupil dilation usually reverses within 4 to 8 hours after use, but may last as long as 24 hours.
- Caution is advised when using Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially mental or mood changes.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% during pregnancy. It is unknown if Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Tropicamidum WZF 0.5%, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% contraindications
PAREMYD® Solution (hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/Tropicamidum WZF 0.5% ophthalmic solution)1%/0.25% should not be used in patients with angle-closure glaucoma or in those with narrow angles in whom dilation of the pupil may precipitate an attack of angle-closure glaucoma. This product is also contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its components.
References
- DailyMed. "HYDROXYAMPHETAMINE HYDROBROMIDE; TROPICAMIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DTP/NCI. "tropicamide: The NCI Development Therapeutics Program (DTP) provides services and resources to the academic and private-sector research communities worldwide to facilitate the discovery and development of new cancer therapeutic agents.". https://dtp.cancer.gov/dtpstandard/s... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- European Chemicals Agency - ECHA. "Tropicamide: The information provided here is aggregated from the "Notified classification and labelling" from ECHA's C&L Inventory. ". https://echa.europa.eu/information-o... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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