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Jawa Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

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OPHTHALMIC

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About Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml

Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of medications called ‘Ophthalmic agents’ used for examining the eye during the diagnosis or detection of any eye disease, or therapeutic procedures. It can help detect eye inflammation or any other eye diseases such as uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eyewall) or in ophthalmoscopy procedures (retinal examination) or during eye surgeries.

Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Tropicamide and Phenylephrine. Tropicamide is an anticholinergic, while Phenylephrine is a decongestant. They work by making the pupil of your eye larger and relaxing the muscles in your eye. This allows proper examination of the inside of your eye.

Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml is for external use only. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml are headache, dizziness, blurred vision, photophobia (sensitivity to light), eye pain, eye irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eye, skin rash, hypotension (low blood pressure) and nausea (feeling sick). Inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to Tropicamide, Phenylephrine or any contents of it. Before taking Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml, inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), heart diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), hormonal disorders, thyroid problems, diabetes and tachycardia (increased heart rate). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml. It should not be used in children below 1 year.

Uses of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml

Eye examination.

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Medicinal Benefits

Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Tropicamide and Phenylephrine. Tropicamide is an anticholinergic, while Phenylephrine is a decongestant. They work by making the pupil of your eye larger and relaxing the muscles in your eye. This allows proper examination of the inside of your eye.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml may increase pressure inside the eye, so it should not be used in patients with glaucoma. It is advised to remove contact lenses at least 15 minutes before instilling Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml drops as it may eye irritation. Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in patients with eye inflammation. Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml is also used with extreme caution in children, especially with Down syndrome and brain damage as there is an increased risk of side-effects associated with the nervous system.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Furazolidone with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineMethoxyflurane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Methoxyflurane can increase the side effects of Methoxyflurane.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml and Methoxyflurane, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineMethysergide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml and Methysergide together may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure, stomach problems, and gangrene (death of tissues, usually in the arm or leg, that may require surgical treatment).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml and Methysergide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, chest pain or tightness, severe headache, irregular heartbeat, breathing difficulties, blurred vision, confusion, and/or slurred speech, consult the doctor immediately.
How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Halothane may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Halothane together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms like lightheadedness, fainting, irregular heart beat, dizziness, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineIsoflurane
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Isoflurane may lead to increased side effects of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Isoflurane can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineIsocarboxazid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml with Isocarboxazid can result in extremely high blood pressure which may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Isocarboxazid and Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction. However, if you develop a sudden, severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (particularly on one side of the body), difficulty speaking, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, or fainting, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This effect can also affect your body’s ability in fighting off infections.
  • Reduce screen time (by avoiding watching tv, or phone) and use sunglasses while going out into the sunlight.

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No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHALMOLOGIC AGENTS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two medicines: Tropicamide and Phenylephrine. It can cause mydriasis (dilation of the pupil of the eye) to help the doctor to visualize the eye clearly for detection of any eye diseases.

Remove contact lenses at least 15 minutes before using Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml as it causes eye irritation. Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml may cause photophobia (sensitivity to light), so wear sunglasses if you experience sensitivity to light after using this medicine. Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml may also cause blurred vision, so avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until your vision becomes normal.

Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml acts or causes dilation of the pupil within minutes after instilling the drops. Its effect may last up to few hours to one day.

Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml should not be used in patients with glaucoma as Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml may increase pressure inside the eye.

Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml may cause blurred vision or other eye problems such as pain or irritation. However, these effects are temporary and resolve within a few hours. Discuss with your doctor the possible risks associated with Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml before using this medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ATROPINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • LINEZOLID
  • SELEGILINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • PHENELZINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • HALOTHANE

Special Advise

Your doctor may advice an eye examination to check for glaucoma before giving Tropifrin Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with history of glaucoma or family history of glaucoma.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Eye diseases: Eye diseases are of a wide variety ranging from minor eye problems that don't last long such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) and major conditions that can lead to blindness such as glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). Some examples of eye diseases that require diagnostic procedures are refractive errors (near-sightedness and farsightedness), cataracts (clouding of the eye), and glaucoma. The risk of eye diseases is high in older people and patients with diabetes. 

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