Mydriacyl

Cycloplegia, Induced Hyperthermia, diagnostic procedures + 6 more

Treatment

17 Active Studies for Mydriacyl

What is Mydriacyl

Tropicamide

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Tropicamide is a type of medication that blocks the action of the chemical acetylcholine, which helps to relax the muscles in the eyes. It is used to dilate the pupils and paralyze the ciliary muscle during eye exams and ocular procedures. It is also used in combination with another drug, hydroxyamphetamine, for the same purpose. Tropicamide has also been studied as a potential treatment for drooling in people with Parkinson's disease when taken orally.

Mydriacyl

is the brand name

Mydriacyl Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Mydriacyl

Tropicamide

1959

16

Effectiveness

How Mydriacyl Affects Patients

Tropicamide is a drug used to widen the pupils and temporarily paralyze the muscles in the eye. It usually starts to work within 10-15 minutes, and can last up to 24 hours. It can also increase the pressure in the eye, but serious side effects are not normally seen. It has been used in Parkinson's Disease to reduce saliva production, and has also been shown to reduce tremors in rodent models.

How Mydriacyl works in the body

Tropicamide is a drug that blocks the activity of muscarinic receptors, which are found in the eye and salivary glands. In the eyes, these receptors play a role in pupil constriction and near vision. By blocking these receptors, tropicamide causes the pupil to dilate and prevents near vision. It also blocks muscarinic receptors found in salivary glands, which helps reduce excessive saliva production.

When to interrupt dosage

The dosage of Mydriacyl is contingent upon the recognized affliction, comprising diagnostic tests, induction of Cycloplegia and Cycloplegia. The amount is additionally dependent on the mode of delivery (e.g. Solution or Solution - Ophthalmic) specified in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

diagnostic procedures

, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %

Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Ophthalmic, , Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic

induction of partial cycloplegia

, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %

Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Ophthalmic, , Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic

Epilepsies, Partial

, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %

Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Ophthalmic, , Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic

Induced Hyperthermia

, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %

Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Ophthalmic, , Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic

induction of Cycloplegia

, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %

Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Ophthalmic, , Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic

Ocular Anesthesia

, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %

Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Ophthalmic, , Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic

Pupil

, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %

Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Ophthalmic, , Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic

Cycloplegia

, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %

Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Ophthalmic, , Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic

Cataract Surgery

, 10.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.8 %, 1.0 %, 0.5 %

Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Ophthalmic, , Solution, Solution - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic

Warnings

Mydriacyl has one recognized contraindication, so it should not be employed for the situations listed in the subsequent table.

Mydriacyl Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Tropicamide may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Mydriacyl.

Common Mydriacyl Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Aclidinium

Minor

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Tropicamide is combined with Aclidinium.

Agmatine

Minor

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Tropicamide is combined with Agmatine.

Alcuronium

Minor

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Tropicamide is combined with Alcuronium.

Alloin

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of Alloin can be decreased when used in combination with Tropicamide.

Amantadine

Minor

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Tropicamide is combined with Amantadine.

Mydriacyl Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of tropicamide found in rats was 865mg/kg when taken orally, 1210mg/kg when taken intraperitoneally, and 872mg/kg when taken subcutaneously. While there is limited information about tropicamide overdose, some adverse effects such as rapid heart rate, changes to the nervous system, muscle stiffness, or reactions such as psychosis and vasomotor or cardio-respiratory collapse have been reported in children.

Mydriacyl Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Mydriacyl?

A single investigation is being conducted to assess the potency of Mydriacyl in achieving partial cycloplegia, Ocular Anesthesia and Pupillary dilation for treatment of various disorders.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Cycloplegia

0 Actively Recruiting

Ocular Anesthesia

0 Actively Recruiting

Pupil

0 Actively Recruiting

induction of Cycloplegia

0 Actively Recruiting

Epilepsies, Partial

16 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4

diagnostic procedures

0 Actively Recruiting

Cataract Surgery

3 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4

Induced Hyperthermia

0 Actively Recruiting

induction of partial cycloplegia

0 Actively Recruiting

Mydriacyl Reviews: What are patients saying about Mydriacyl?

3.7

Patient Review

4/19/2019

Mydriacyl for Dilated Pupils Before or After Surgery

I experienced some sharp pains in my head after taking this medication. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

1

Patient Review

12/8/2008

Mydriacyl for Dilated Pupils Before or After Surgery

Patient Q&A Section about mydriacyl

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How long does Mydriacyl take to work?

"Mydriacyl is typically used 15 to 20 minutes before an eye examination. One or two drops is the standard dose. Some people may feel a slight burning sensation in their eye(s) after using Mydriacyl."

Answered by AI

What is the generic name for Mydriacyl?

"TROPICamide is used for dilating the eye for examination and treating crossed eyes.

The generic name for TROPICamide is tropicamide. It is used for dilating the eye for examination and treating crossed eyes."

Answered by AI

Is Mydriacyl same as tropicamide?

"Tropicamide is a medication that dilates the pupil and prevents the muscle needed to focus from working, so that a person's eyes can be checked."

Answered by AI

What is Mydriacyl eye drops used for?

"This medication is used to widen the pupil of the eye in preparation for certain eye examinations. It belongs to a class of drugs known as cholinergics."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Mydriacyl

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LLM-Based Education for Cataract Surgery

18+
All Sexes
Palo Alto, CA

Patients with cataracts disease need to choose what type of artificial lens will go into their eye prior to surgery date. Some lenses are standard and are usually covered by insurance. Other "premium" lenses have various benefits such as reducing the need for glasses but usually require out-of-pocket costs. The combined busy outpatient clinic and complexity of artificial lens choices in the ever-changing world of cataract surgery tends to lead patients confused about their available lens options. There is an abundance of educational material present in premium lenses, however these are limited by accessibility and are standardized at single educational levels. Therefore in the present study, we want to test whether giving patients a short LLM powered AI-guided explanation from Custom GPT from OpenAI of lens options prior to their consultation with their doctor can improve visit efficiency, physician explanation and patient understanding of lens options. We will compare two groups: standard of care versus standard of care plus AI education. The LLM in this study is intended to provide supplemental information about premium intraocular lens(IOLs) options to study participants, and is no means supposed to replace a health care professional in the diagnosis, cure, treatment, and/or mitigation of disease. Study is analogous to giving a verified health pamphlet to a patient for them to view and learn different IOL options, in other words, facilitating patient understanding of their options. The LLM will be trained by several health care professionals and MD specialists to provide sufficient instructions. Sources will include verified online resources and MD information. The investigators hope to learn if a large language model-based educational tool can improve visit efficiency, physician explanation and patient understanding of intraocular lens options. New knowledge of this study could guide how cataract counseling is delivered in the future and may help clinics spend more time on individualized questions instead of repeating generic information.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Byers Eye Institute

Robert T Chang, MD

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Vision Centers for Eye Care

Any Age
All Sexes
San Francisco, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of vision centers on access to eye care and eye health outcomes in South Asia. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Do vision centers increase visits to eyecare centers? 2. Do vision centers increase spectacle ownership and wearing? 3. Do vision centers improve visual acuity of the population? Researchers will compare outcomes in communities randomized to have a vision center is established with communities randomized to delay establishment of a vision center. Outcomes will be assessed through population-based surveys at baseline and after two years as well as through hospital records collected throughout the study period.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of California, San Francisco

Kieran O'Brien, PhD, MPH

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