Tropicamide (Mydriacyl) is an anticholinergic used as a mydriatic. == Uses == Tropicamide is an antimuscarinic drug that produces short acting mydriasis (dilation of the pupil) and cycloplegia when applied as eye drops. It is used to allow better examination of the lens, vitreous humor, and retina. Due to its relatively short duration of effect (4...
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<chemical> A muscarinic antagonist with pharmacologic action similar to atropine and used mainly as an ophthalmic parasympatholytic or mydriatic. It may cause closed-angle glaucoma. ... Pharmacological action: muscarinic antagonists, mydriatics, parasympatholytics. ... Chemical name: Benzeneacetamide, N-ethyl-alpha-(hydroxymethyl)-N-(4-pyridi...
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