Atropine + Phenylephrine Benefits & Uses

Atropine + Phenylephrine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Mydriasis

Atropine + Phenylephrine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Mydriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Mydriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Mydriasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Atropine + Phenylephrine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atropine + Phenylephrine is used -

Severe

Dry Mouth
Blurred vision
Sadness
Dry eyes
Increased Heart Rate

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Photophobia
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Increased blood pressure

Mild

Flushing
पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Restlessness
Tremor

Atropine + Phenylephrine Related Warnings

Is the use of Atropine + Phenylephrine safe for pregnant women?

Atropine + Phenylephrine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Atropine + Phenylephrine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Atropine + Phenylephrine safe during breastfeeding?

Atropine + Phenylephrine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atropine + Phenylephrine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Atropine + Phenylephrine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Atropine + Phenylephrine on the Liver?

Atropine + Phenylephrine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Atropine + Phenylephrine on the Heart?

Atropine + Phenylephrine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Atropine + Phenylephrine with Other Drugs

Atropine + Phenylephrine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Topiramate

Zonisamide

Doxepin

Selegiline

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Moderate

Atropine + Phenylephrine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atropine + Phenylephrine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Glaucoma
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Peptic Ulcer
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Angina
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Atropine + Phenylephrine

Is this Atropine + Phenylephrine habit forming or addictive?

Atropine + Phenylephrine is not addictive in nature.

Atropine + Phenylephrine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atropine + Phenylephrine

Taking Atropine + Phenylephrine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atropine + Phenylephrine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Atropine + Phenylephrine with alcohol.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Atropine

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 113-115

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1020-1022

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