Cyclopentolate

Cyclopentolate Brand Names

AK-Pentolate | Cyclogyl | Cylate | Ocu-Pentolate

What is Cyclopentolate

Cyclopentolate is a cycloplegic, mydriatic ophthalmic agent with anticholinergic effects on the eye that are similar to atropine.

It is used for cycloplegic refraction and for dilating the pupil for diagnostic purposes.

This drug is useful as an aid to ophthalmic examination in a wide variety of populations, from newborns through the elderly.

Cyclopentolate was approved by the FDA in 1953.

Indications

1. cycloplegia induction
2. mydriasis induction

For mydriasis induction and cycloplegia induction for ophthalmic diagnostic procedures

Side Effects

1. ataxia
2. blurred vision
3. conjunctivitis
4. drowsiness
5. dysarthria
6. fever
7. flushing
8. hallucinations
9. hyperemia
10. hyperkinesis
11. hypotension
12. impaired cognition
13. keratitis
14. ocular hypertension
15. ocular irritation
16. ocular pain
17. photophobia
18. psychosis
19. rash
20. seizures
21. sinus tachycardia
22. urinary retention
23. urticaria
24. xerostomia

Monitoring Parameters

• laboratory monitoring not necessary

Contraindications

• breast-feeding
• children
• closed-angle glaucoma
• contact lenses
• Down’s syndrome
• glaucoma
• infants
• pregnancy
• seizure disorder
• seizures

Interactions

There are no drug interactions associated with Cyclopentolate products.