Echothiophate Iodide Ophthalmic Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 27, 2024.

Applies to echothiophate iodide ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution reconstituted.

Serious side effects

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation.
• Fast or slow heartbeat.
• A heartbeat that does not feel normal.
• Diarrhea.
• Not able to control bladder.
• More saliva.
• Muscle weakness.
• Sweating a lot.
• Shortness of breath.

Other side effects

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Eye irritation.
• Burning.
• Stinging.
• Tearing.
• Eye redness.
• Blurred eyesight.
• Eyelid twitching.
• Headache.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to echothiophate iodide ophthalmic: ophthalmic powder for reconstitution.

General adverse events

Adverse reactions are anticholinergic in nature and include dry mouth, constipation, tachycardia, and blurred vision.^[Ref]

Ocular

• Frequency not reported: Retinal detachment, activation of latent iritis or uveitis, lacrimation, conjunctival and ciliary redness, induced myopia with visual blurring, brow ache, lid muscle twitching, stinging, burning, iris cysts, conjunctival thickening (with prolonged use), obstruction of nasolacrimal canals, lens opacities, paradoxical increase in intraocular pressure (IOP)^[Ref]

Drug-associated iris cysts enlargement that may obscure vision has been reported more frequently in children if treatment is continued.

Anticholinesterase instillation-associated paradoxical increase in intraocular pressure (IOP).^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Frequency not reported: Cardiac irregularities^[Ref]

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Further information

Echothiophate iodide ophthalmic side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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