What is Cyclopentolate hydrochloride ophthalmic used for?
Cyclopentolate ophthalmic is used to cause mydriasis (pupil dilation) and cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye) before an eye examination. Cyclopentolate is in a class of medications called mydriatics.
What is the brand name for cyclopentolate?
It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Cyclopentolate works by temporarily widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye and relaxing the muscles of the eye. Cyclopentolate is available under the following different brand names: Cyclogyl and AK-Pentolate.
Is cyclopentolate the same as atropine?
Cyclopentolate was found to provide cycloplegia similar to atropine. Another study compared the cycloplegic effectiveness of cyclopentolate and tropicamide with atropine. It was found that the cycloplegic effectiveness of cyclopentolate was close to that of atropine.
Does cyclopentolate make your vision blurry?
After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. This medication may make your eyes more sensitive to light. Protect your eyes in bright light.
Is cyclogyl the same as Cyclopentolate?
What Is Cyclogyl? Cyclogyl (cyclopentolate hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) is an anticholinergic used to produce dilated pupils (mydriasis) and paralysis of the iris muscle in the eye (cycloplegia) for diagnostic procedures.
Why is cyclopentolate prescribed?
About cyclopentolate eye drops
| Type of medicine | An antimuscarinic |
|---|---|
| Used for | To make the pupil of your eye larger and relax the muscles in your eye |
| Also called | Mydrilate®; Minims® Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride |
| Available as | Bottles of eye drops and single-dose units (Minims®) |
Is cyclopentolate a steroid?
No, cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) is not a steroid eye drop. Instead, cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) belongs to a class of medications called anticholinergics that work differently than steroids. It’s usually used during eye exams and eye procedures to help relax and dilate the pupils.
When should you not take cyclopentolate?
Do not use in patients with confirmed or suspected narrow-angle glaucoma as an acute attack may be precipitated. Recovery of accommodation occurs within 24 hours. Use with caution in very young children and other patients at special risk, such as debilitated or aged patients.
How long does it take for cyclopentolate to wear off?
After instillation of cyclopentolate, pupil dilation (mydriasis) typically lasts up to 24 hours, while paralysis of the ciliary muscle (cycloplegia) typically lasts 6-24 hours.