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Posted by Pharmacist Nguyen Thi Bich Phuong - Clinical Pharmacist - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital
Mytropine is an eye drop solution indicated for use in controlling the progression of myopia, testing and evaluating cases of pseudomyopia. In order for the drug to be effective and to avoid unwanted side effects, the patient needs to use the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
1. Indications and contraindications to the use of Mytropine
Mytropine is an eye drop solution containing the active ingredient Atropine sulfate 0.1mg; Oxychloro 0.05mg. Accordingly, the drug is indicated to control the progression of myopia, test and evaluate cases of false myopia ... and eye fatigue caused by over-accommodation. However, mytropine is contraindicated in patients with primary glaucoma or a predisposition to glaucoma (those with narrow anterior chamber angle...). Mytropine is contraindicated in children < 3 months of age or with known hypersensitivity to atropine sulfate or any of its ingredients.
People who need to be careful when using mytropine are:
Pregnant and lactating women (newborns < 3 months old are very sensitive to atropine). Driving and operating machinery (if your vision is blurred after instillation, you need to wait until you see clearly before continuing the above tasks).
2. How to use mytropine 0.01
The recommended dose of mytropine 0.01 is: 1-2 drops in each eye, once a day.
How to use - how to use mytropine 0.01 as follows:
Eye drops, before going to bed. Remove contact lenses (if any) before instillation. Do not touch the tip of the ampoule, do not let the tip of the ampoule touch the surface of the eye to avoid infection. Use the drug for at least 6 months for the doctor to evaluate the effectiveness, continue to use it up to 2 years later, can stop treatment and if myopia increases again, the patient continues the course as above. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next scheduled dose. Do not take double the prescribed dose.
Thuốc mytropine 0.01 được sử dụng nhỏ mắt theo chỉ dẫn của bác sĩ
3. Side effects when taking mytropine 0.01
Side effects to watch out for:
Acute effects: Undesirable effects occurring at high doses, systemic have been reported such as tachycardia, mood changes, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation. but very rare with concentrations as low as 0.01% in the dosage form of eye drops. Undesirable effects may be encountered with low concentrations of eye drops: Temporary blurred vision; Very rare effects: Irritation, conjunctivitis, red, itchy eyes (if the side effects get worse or persist for more than 72 hours, the patient should stop taking the drug, inform and consult a doctor about the treatment. whether to continue treatment or not). Parameters to be monitored are based on visual acuity. To avoid drug interactions, users should instill at least 5 minutes apart from other drugs. Pregnant women when using mytropine 0.01 should be cautious and can use it if absolutely necessary. For nursing women, weigh the benefits and risks of taking the drug and whether to continue or stop breastfeeding.
To ensure the best drug quality, drug users need to store mytropine 0.01 at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius - 25 degrees Celsius. Expiry date after opening: 4 weeks.
Mytropine is an eye drop solution that contains the active ingredient Atropine sulfate 0.1mg. Users need to take medicine according to prescription or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist to get the best treatment results.
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References: SPC product information sheet, Update accessed on 01/03/2021.
