In the diagnosis of ophthalmic diseases, various studies, as well as in complex therapy of diseases, Atropine is used - eye drops designed to expand the pupils for a long time. To date, most experienced doctors are trying to replace the drug by other means because of the many undesirable side effects.
Atropine sulfate - eye drops
The medicine is based on an alkaloid of natural origin (atropine), which is contained in solanaceous plants.
The substance belongs to the blocker of m-holinoretseptorov, has the following actions:
- slowing the outflow of intraocular fluid;
- dilated pupil (up to 7-10 days);
- paralysis of accommodation;
- increased intraocular pressure.
Eye drops Atropine - instructions for use
Use this drug is necessary for examining the fundus, determining the presence of myopia. In addition, the agent is used to create rest for a sick organ during the therapy of inflammatory diseases, spasms of the retinal artery, mechanical damage to eye injuries , thromboses.
Atropine quickly and permanently relaxes the eye muscles, ensures the maintenance of a constant focal length (does not allow the pupil to narrow and expand), so that the healing process is significantly accelerated.
The solution is injected into the inner corner of the eye, 1 or 2 drops. The maximum number of procedures is 3 per day, with a break between instillations should be at least 5 hours. It should be noted that atropine quickly gets into the mucous nasopharynx, so it is important immediately after instillation to squeeze or massage the lacrimal points (the inner corner of the eye).
Contraindicated drug when:
- iridescent irises;
- myasthenia gravis ;
- individual intolerance to ingredients;
- glaucoma (narrow-angle and closed-angle).
In the treatment of children, only 0.5% solution is used.
Drops for eyes Atropine - side effects
Systemic action of the alkaloid often leads to headaches and dizziness, causes dry mouth, acceleration of the heartbeat. Moreover, sometimes panic conditions are observed in patients with unexplained anxiety or anxiety, and the sense of touch is broken.
In most cases, there is some redness of the conjunctiva, hyperemia of the skin of the eyelids, photophobia, a significant increase in intraocular pressure.