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Tropicamide, sold under the brand name Mydriacyl among others, is a medication used to dilate the pupil and help with examination of the eye. [3] Specifically it is used to help examine the back of the eye. [4] It is applied as eye drops. [3] Effects occur within 40 minutes and last for up to a day. [3]
Common side effects include red eyes, dry eyes, change in color of the eyes, blurry vision, and cataracts. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 4 ] Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding is generally not recommended. [ 1 ] [ 6 ] [ 4 ] It is a prostaglandin analog and works by increasing the outflow of aqueous fluid from the eyes.
Bimatoprost/timolol, sold under the brand name Ganfort, is a medication for the treatment of certain conditions involving high pressure in the eyes, specifically open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. [1] [3] It is available as eye drops. [1] [3] It was approved for medical use in the European Union in May 2006. [3]
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Cyclopentolate drops act rapidly to dilate the pupil. [5] The side and adverse effects of cyclopentolate are similar to the side and adverse effects of other anticholinergic medications. Because of that, extra caution should be taken when prescribing cyclopentolate to patients who are already taking other anticholinergic drugs.
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Onset of effects with the drops is typically within an hour and lasts for up to a day. [1] By mouth it is used for dry mouth as a result of Sjögren syndrome or radiation therapy. [9] Common side effects of the eye drops include irritation of the eye, increased tearing, headache, and blurry vision. [1]
Changes in hair: You may start to notice thinning, hair loss, brittleness, or dryness. Changes in skin : This often looks like noticeable dryness, flaky, or scaly skin, especially around the eyes ...