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Indications - Therapeutic purpose: Inflammatory conditions of the uveal tract. May be used in temporary lowering of intraocular pressure in glaucoma. Diagnostic purpose: Retinal photography. Refractive errors. Fundus examination/photography. Slit lamp examination. Pre-operative use: In order to undergo surgical procedure that requires the visualization of structures behind the iris, such as cataract extraction, vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery.

Dosage & Administration - Uveitis: 1-2 drops bid-qid or as required. Diagnostic purpose/Pre-operative purpose: Instill 1-2 drops in the eye(s) 15-20 minutes before examination. If examination is not conducted within 20–30 minutes, an additional drop may be placed in the eye(s) to prolong the effect.

Side Effects - Elevated IOP (occasionally), stinging, blurred vision, tachycardia, photophobia, headache, parasympathetic stimulation and allergic reactions. Systemic effects include arrhythmias, hypertension and coronary artery spasm.

Contraindications - This medication is contraindicated in these following cases Patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components and narrow angles or narrow angle glaucoma. Low birth weight infants and some elderly adults with severe arteriosclerotic cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease. During intraocular operative procedures when the corneal epithelial barrier has been disturbed.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation The safety of this medication during pregnancy or lactation has not been established.