Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Cyclopentolate and Phenylephrine What Drugs?

What are Cyclopentolate and Phenylephrine for?

Using cyclopentolate on the eyes can relax your eye muscles to dilate your pupils. While phenylephrine is a vasoconstrictor that shrinks blood vessels.

Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine (for the eyes) are a combination medicine that is used to dilate your pupils in preparation for an eye exam. Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How are cyclopentolate and phenylephrine used?

This medication is given as an eye drop that is put in one or both eyes. Your healthcare provider will help provide your eye drops.

Tell your doctor if you experience severe burning, stinging, or irritation in your eyes.

After the drop is in your eye, gently press your finger against the inner corner of the eye for 2 to 3 minutes, to keep the fluid from drying out into your tear ducts. This method will help prevent your body from absorbing too much of this drug. Don't rub your eyes.

If a child has been treated with this medicine, take care not to rub or rub the eye. Supervise the child for at least 30 minutes after dropping the medication in the eye. This is to ensure the drug does not cause serious side effects by being absorbed through the tear ducts.

Wash your hands after touching your eyes. If any of these remedies remain on your child's hands, wash them with soap and water. This method will help prevent any medication from getting into the child's mouth.

Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How are cyclopentolate and phenylephrine stored?

Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine are drugs that should be stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Cyclopentolate and Phenylephrine dosages

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage for cyclopentolate and phenylephrine for adults?

• 1 drop in each eye every 5 to 10 minutes.

What is the dosage for cyclopentolate and phenylephrine for children?

• 1 drop in each eye every 5 to 10 minutes.

In what dosages are cyclopentolate and phenylephrine available?

The available dosage of this drug is in the form of an eye drop solution.

Cyclopentolate and Phenylephrine side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to cyclopentolate and phenylephrine?

All drugs can cause side effects, but many people experience no or few side effects. Some of the most common side effects of this drug include:

• Blurred vision
• Heat or burning sensation
• Eye irritation or redness
• Dry mouth or nose
• Sensitive to sunlight

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Cyclopentolate and Phenylephrine Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using cyclopentolate and phenylephrine?

Several medical conditions can interact with this drug. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following happen to you:

• Are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
• Using prescription or nonprescription drugs, herbs, or dietary supplements
• Have an allergy to drugs, food, or other substances
• Currently undergoing high blood pressure therapy
• Have numbness due to nerve damage, difficulty urinating due to bladder obstruction, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, increased risk of closed-angle glaucoma, or open-angle glaucoma
• Have a history of Down syndrome

Are cyclopentolate and phenylephrine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There is no adequate research on the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States, or the equivalent of the Indonesian Food and Drug Administration Agency in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Drug Interactions of Cyclopentolate and Phenylephrine

What medicines may interact with cyclopentolate and phenylephrine?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval

Although certain drugs should not be used at the same time, in other cases two different drugs can be used together even if interactions are possible. In this case, your doctor may want to change the dose or take other precautions that may be needed. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription drugs on the market.

Some DRUGS MAY INTERACT with this drug. Tell your doctor if you are taking other drugs, especially Carbachol, a cholinesterase inhibitor (eg, demecarium), or pilocarpine used in the eye as their effectiveness may decrease.

Can food or alcohol interact with cyclopentolate and phenylephrine?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions may interact with cyclopentolate and phenylephrine?

The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems.

Cyclopentolate and Phenylephrine overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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