Isopto Homatropine Ophthalmic Solution

Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Mydriatics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.

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DESCRIPTION SECTION

ISOPTO® Homatropine (homatropine hydrobromide ophthalmic solution) is an anticholinergic prepared as a sterile topical ophthalmic solution supplied in two strengths. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure:

Established name: Homatropine Hydrobromide
Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, α-hydroxy-, 8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]-oct-3-yl ester, hydrobromide, endo-(±)-.

Each mL contains: Active: homatropine hydrobromide 2.0% or 5.0%. Preservatives: benzalkonium chloride 0.01% in 2% strength, benzethonium chloride 0.005% in 5% strength. Vehicle: hypromellose 0.5%. Inactives: sodium chloride, polysorbate 80 (in 2% strength), sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH), purified water.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION

This anticholinergic preparation blocks the responses of the sphincter muscle of the iris and the accommodative muscle of the ciliary body to cholinergic stimulation, producing pupillary dilation (mydriasis) and paralysis of accommodation (cycloplegia).

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

A moderately long-acting mydriatic and cycloplegic for cycloplegic refraction and in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the uveal tract. For pre- and postoperative states when mydriasis is required. Use as an optical aid in some cases of axial lens opacities.

CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION

Contraindicated in persons with primary glaucoma or a tendency toward glaucoma, e.g., narrow anterior chamber angle, and in those persons showing hypersensitivity to ..