Cyclogyl Generic Name: Cyclopentolate Brand Name: Examples include Ak-Pentolate and Cyclogyl
Cyclogyl is used for:Dilating the eye before an exam or surgery and preventing the eye from focusing. Cyclogyl is an anticholinergic agent. It works by relaxing the muscle of the eye to cause the pupil to dilate or widen. Do NOT use Cyclogyl if:- you are allergic to any ingredient in Cyclogyl
- you have untreated narrow-angle glaucoma
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Before using Cyclogyl :Some medical conditions may interact with Cyclogyl . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: - if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have Down syndrome or a nervous system disorder
- if you have trouble urinating or a blockage of your bladder
- if you have open-angle glaucoma or are at risk for developing narrow-angle glaucoma
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cyclogyl . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: - Carbachol, cholinesterase inhibitor (eg, echothiophate iodide) eye drops, or pilocarpine because effectiveness may be decreased by Cyclogyl
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cyclogyl may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
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