Vasotrop
Rx0.8%+5% • Ophthalmic Solution
Indications & Uses
Vasotrop is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Uveitis: 1-2 drops bid-qid or as required. Diagnostic purpose/Pre-operative purpose: Instill 1-2 drops in the eye(s) 15-20 minutes before examination. If examination is not conducted within 20–30 minutes, an additional drop may be placed in the eye(s) to prolong the effect.
Side Effects
Elevated IOP (occasionally), stinging, blurred vision, tachycardia, photophobia, headache, parasympathetic stimulation and allergic reactions. Systemic effects include arrhythmias, hypertension and coronary artery spasm.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Caution should be taken when administered with, or upto 21days after administration of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors as exaggerated adrenergic effects may result.The possibility of psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances should be considered in patients who are hypersensitive to anticholinergic drugs.Use with extreme caution in infants.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated in these following cases Patients with hypersensitivity to any of the components and narrow angles or narrow angle glaucoma. Low birth weight infants and some elderly adults with severe arteriosclerotic cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease. During intraocular operative procedures when the corneal epithelial barrier has been disturbed.