Hemomin 2%

Hemomin 2%2gm/100ml

Type:10ml drop

Generic Name:Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep

Manufacturer:Nipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Price:56.55

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Indication

Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction, Dilatation of pupil

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction Adult: Instill 1 or 2 drops of 2% solution, may repeat at 10-15 min intervals if necessary; not to exceed 5 doses Uveitis Adult: Instill 1-2 drops of 2% bid-tid up to every 3-4 hr as needed.

Child Dose

Ophthalmic Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction Child: Instill 1 drop of 2% soln immediately before the procedure, repeat at 10-min intervals if necessary. Uveitis Child: >2 yr: instill 1 drop of 2% soln bid.

Contraindication

Acute haemorrhage; narrow-angle glaucoma; primary glaucoma; predisposition to glaucoma; hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Homatropine, a tertiary amine antimuscarinic, produces dilation and loss of accommodation by blocking the response of iris sphincter muscle and the accommodative ciliary muscle to cholinergic stimulation.

Precaution

Hypertension; cardiac disease; unstable CV status in acute haemorrhage; increased intraocular pressure; obstructive uropathy; paralytic ileus; ulcerative colitis; elderly; infants; young child; pregnancy. Finger pressure should be applied on the lachrymal sac for 1-2 minutes after instillation to reduce systemic absorption. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; not recommended

Side Effect

Blurred vision; photophobia; increased intraocular pressure. Prolonged use may cause local irritation characterized by follicular conjunctivitis, vascular congestion, oedema, exudate and eczematoid dermatitis.

Interaction

Effects may be increased by drugs with antimuscarinic effect such as; some antihistamines; phenothiazines; antipsychotics; TCAs; MAOIs or parasympathomimetics.

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