Medication "Tropicamide"( eye drops): properties and instructions for use
The drug "Tropicamide" is a holinolitic, mydriatic drug intended for instillation into the eye. The active ingredient is the same substance, benzalkonium chloride, ethylenediaminetetraacetate disodium, sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid are among the auxiliary components. 
Pharmacological action of the drug "Tropicamid"( eye drops)
The drug during instillation causes pupil dilatation, accommodation paralysis, and also promotes the blocking of cholinergic receptors. In comparison with atropine, the agent has a more gentle effect on the patient's eyes, less impact on the eye pressure. However, patients with angle-closure glaucoma should be aware that the agent is able to increase intraocular pressure to some extent. The medical effect manifests itself after 5 minutes after use, the maximum effect occurs after 20 minutes.
Indications
Assign the drug "Tropicamide"( eye drops) when performing an examination of the fundus and lens, the determination of refraction. The medication is successfully used in surgical operations, when performing interventions in the vitreous, retina, when carrying out laser coagulation of the retina.
In addition, the drug is used to treat inflammatory eye diseases, to prevent the development of synechia after surgery. Contraindications Tropicamid( eye drops)
The instruction indicates that it is forbidden to use the drug for hypersensitivity, with glaucoma( closed-angle and mixed).It is not advisable to administer the drug to pregnant women and nursing mothers, since the active ingredient poses a potential danger to the child.
Side effects of
Medication "Tropicamide"( eye drops) can cause negative reactions of the body when used. So, in some cases, a fear of light, an increase in the ophthalmotonus, a glaucoma of the closed type, a decrease in visual acuity may develop. In addition, there are systemic reactions that are represented by manifestations of anxiety, tachycardia, dysuria, hyperthermia, agitation, dry mouth. Unsystematic use of the drug may lead to an overdose. 
Neutralization of the poisoning can be using physostigmine salicylate, benzodiazepine, beta-blockers. It will not be possible to freely purchase the drug "Tropicamide".The recipe will be required in any case, since intravenous use of the drug develops a heavy dependence. It has narcotic properties.
Special instructions
The drug "Tropicamide"( eye drops) is required to be instilled in the conjunctival sac from below. During therapy, you will have to give up activity that requires a quick reaction and a long concentration of attention. It is not recommended to use contact lenses after application of the product. With non-medical intravenous injection, there are psychomotor agitation, hallucinations, confusion, epileptic seizures and total loss of vision are possible.