Tropicamide Side Effects

Brand Names: Mydriacyl, Mydral, Tropicacyl

Please note - some side effects for Tropicamide may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Tropicamide - for the Consumer

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All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Tropicamide:

Blurred vision; burning; dry mouth; headache; nausea; sensitivity to sunlight; temporary stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); behavioral changes, especially in children; eye pain; irregular or rapid heartbeat; mental or mood changes, especially in children; paleness or flushing of the skin; rigid muscles; shortness of breath; vomiting.

Tropicamide Side Effects - for the Professional

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Increased intraocular pressure. Psychotic reactions, behavioral disturbances, and cardiorespiratory collapse in pediatric patients and some adults with this class of drugs have been reported.

Transient stinging, dryness of the mouth, blurred vision, photophobia with or without corneal staining, tachycardia, headache, parasympathetic stimulation, or allergic reaction may occur.

Side Effects by Body System

Ocular

Ocular side effects associated with tropicamide ophthalmic have included transient stinging, blurry vision, photophobia, and superficial punctate keratitis. Increased intraocular pressure has been reported with mydriatic agents.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headaches, psychotic reactions, and behavioral disturbances.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included pallor, tachycardia, and vasomotor or cardiorespiratory collapse.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included muscle rigidity.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions (unspecified) have been reported.

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