Tropicamide (Tropicamide Ophthalmic) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Ocular

Transient stinging, blurred vision, photophobia and superficial punctate keratitis have been reported with the use of tropicamide. Increased intraocular pressure has been reported following the use of mydriatics.

Non-Ocular

Dryness of the mouth, tachycardia, headache, allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, pallor, central nervous system disturbances and muscle rigidity have been reported with the use of tropicamide. Psychotic reactions, behavioral disturbances, and vasomotor or cardio-respiratory collapse in children have been reported with the use of anticholinergic drugs.

REPORTS OF SUSPECTED TROPICAMIDE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Possible Tropicamide side effects / adverse reactions in 76 year old female

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2011-11-02

Patient: 76 year old female

Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Tropicamide

Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Atenolol

Possible Tropicamide side effects / adverse reactions in 59 year old female

Reported by a physician from France on 2012-01-11

Patient: 59 year old female

Reactions: Corneal Staining

Suspect drug(s):
Carbocaine
    Start date: 2011-11-09
    End date: 2011-11-09

Betadine
    Start date: 2011-11-09
    End date: 2011-11-09

Tropicamide

Indomethacin

Azithromycin
    Start date: 2011-11-09
    End date: 2011-11-09

Benoxinate Hydrochloride

Amikacin Sulfate
    Start date: 2011-11-09
    End date: 2011-11-09

Phenylephrine HCL

Other drugs received by patient: Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide; Metformin HCL; Levofloxacin; Atorvastatin Calcium; Insuline; Metformin HCL

Possible Tropicamide side effects / adverse reactions in 76 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2012-02-28

Patient: 76 year old female

Reactions: Chest Pain, Dizziness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Tropicamide

Other drugs received by patient: Losartan Potassium; Levothyroxine Sodium; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Warfarin Sodium; Oxazepam