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Isopto Hyoscine

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Isopto Hyoscine Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Isopto Hyoscine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

For mydriasis and cycloplegia in diagnostic procedures. For some pre- and postoperative states when a mydriatic and cycloplegic is needed in treatment of iridocyclitis.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Isopto Hyoscine Patient Information: Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using scopolamine ophthalmic and seek emergency medical attention:

  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
  • an irregular or fast heart rate;
  • hallucinations or unusual behavior (especially in children); or
  • a swollen or distended stomach (in infants).

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use scopolamine ophthalmic and talk to your doctor if you ex...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Isopto Hyoscine Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to widen the pupils for eye examination or eye surgery. It is also used to decrease pain and swelling from an inflammation of the eye (iridocyclitis). It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Scopolamine works by blocking the effects of a certain natural chemical (acetylcholine) on certain eye muscles, causing relaxation of these muscles. This effect causes the pupil to widen and the lens to temporarily lose the ability to focus. Scopolamine decreases pain in eye inflammation by relaxing the eye muscles.

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