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TROPICAMIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
1508-75-4
CAS number
C17H20N2O2
formula, see observation
CONT

Tropicamide belongs to the group of medicines called anti-muscarinics. Tropicamide blocks the receptors in the muscles of the eye (muscarinic receptors). These receptors are involved in controlling the pupil size and the shape of the lens. By blocking these receptors, tropicamide produces dilatation of the pupil (mydriasis) and prevents the eye from accommodating for near vision (cycloplegia). Tropicamide is given as eye drops to dilate the pupil and relax the lens so that eye examinations can be carried out thoroughly.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Mydriacyl (an ophthalmic drug).

OBS

Chemical formula: C17H20N2O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
1508-75-4
CAS number
C17H20N2O2
formula, see observation
CONT

Sous l'effet du tropicamide, la pupille se dilate déjà au bout de 5 minutes. Elle atteint son diamètre maximal 20 à 25 minutes après l'instillation et retrouve sa dimension normale 6 heures plus tard.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Mydriacyl (médicament à usage ophtalmique).

OBS

Formule chimique : C17H20N2O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
1508-75-4
CAS number
C17H20N2O2
formula, see observation
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