Homatropine Hydrobromide (homatropine Hbr)
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Overview
Homatropine hydrobromide, a tertiary amine antimuscarinic, is a mydriatic and cycloplegic.
Homatropine hydrobromide is used to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction and in the management of acute inflammatory conditions of the uveal tract.
Generic name: homatropine Hbr
Pronunciation: (hoe-MAT-roe-peen)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Homatropine Hydrobromide:
- Cycloplegia
- Perioperative Mydriasis
- Uveitis
Also known as: Paraoperative Mydriasis, Perioperative Pupil Dilation, Preoperative And/Or Postoperative Mydriasis.
Dosing
To produce mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction in adults, 1 or 2 drops of a 2 or 5% solution may be instilled onto the eye(s) immediately before the procedure and repeated in 5-10 minutes if necessary. In children, the usual dosage to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction is 1 drop of a 2% solution instilled onto the eye(s) immediately before the procedure and repeated at 10-minute intervals as necessary.
For pupillary dilation in the treatment of acute inflammatory conditions of the uveal tract in adults, the usual dosage is 1 or 2 drops of a 2 or 5% solution instilled onto the eye(s) 2 or 3 times daily, and if necessary, as often as every 3 or 4 hours; in children, the usual dosage is 1 drop of a 2% solution 2 or 3 times daily.
Homatropine hydrobromide is applied topically to the eye in the form of a solution. To minimize drainage into the nose and throat and reduce the risk of absorption and systemic reactions, finger pressure should be applied on the lacrimal sac for 1-2 minutes following topical instillation of the solution.
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