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Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml

Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml

About Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml

Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml belongs to the class of medications called ‘Ophthalmic agents’ used for examining the eye during the diagnosis or detection of any eye disease, or therapeutic procedures. It can help detect eye inflammation or any other eye diseases such as uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eyewall) or in ophthalmoscopy procedures (retinal examination) or during eye surgeries.

Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml is a combination of two medicines: Tropicamide and Phenylephrine. Tropicamide is an anticholinergic, while Phenylephrine is a decongestant. They work by making the pupil of your eye larger and relaxing the muscles in your eye. This allows proper examination of the inside of your eye.

Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml is for external use only. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml are headache, dizziness, blurred vision, photophobia (sensitivity to light), eye pain, eye irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eye, skin rash, hypotension (low blood pressure) and nausea (feeling sick). Inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml if you are allergic to Tropicamide, Phenylephrine or any contents of it. Before taking Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml, inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), heart diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), hormonal disorders, thyroid problems, diabetes and tachycardia (increased heart rate). Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml. It should not be used in children below 1 year.

Uses of Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml

Eye examination.

Medicinal Benefits

Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml is a combination of two medicines: Tropicamide and Phenylephrine. Tropicamide is an anticholinergic, while Phenylephrine is a decongestant. They work by making the pupil of your eye larger and relaxing the muscles in your eye. This allows proper examination of the inside of your eye.

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
  • Eye pain
  • Eye irritation
  • Burning or stinging sensation in the eye
  • Skin rash
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Nausea (feeling sick)

Drug Warnings

Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml may increase pressure inside the eye, so it should not be used in patients with glaucoma. It is advised to remove contact lenses at least 15 minutes before instilling Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml drops as it may eye irritation. Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml should be used with caution in patients with eye inflammation. Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml is also used with extreme caution in children, especially with Down syndrome and brain damage as there is an increased risk of side-effects associated with the nervous system.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml may interact with a medicine used to treat low heart rate (atropine), antihypertensive agents, antidepressants (isocarboxazid, linezolid, selegiline, rasagiline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine, etc.), anti-arrhythmic drug (quinidine), and general anaesthetic (halothane).  

Drug-Food Interaction:  No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), heart diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), blood clots, hormonal disorders, thyroid problems, diabetes, and tachycardia (increased heart rate).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ATROPINE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • LINEZOLID
  • SELEGILINE
  • RASAGILINE
  • PHENELZINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • HALOTHANE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Sleep for at least six to eight hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
  • Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This effect can also affect your body’s ability in fighting off infections.
  • Reduce screen time (by avoiding watching tv, or phone) and use sunglasses while going out into the sunlight.

Special Advise

Your doctor may advice an eye examination to check for glaucoma before giving Tro Plus Eye Drops 5ml in patients with history of glaucoma or family history of glaucoma.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Eye diseases: Eye diseases are of a wide variety ranging from minor eye problems that don't last long such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) and major conditions that can lead to blindness such as glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). Some examples of eye diseases that require diagnostic procedures are refractive errors (near-sightedness and farsightedness), cataracts (clouding of the eye), and glaucoma. The risk of eye diseases is high in older people and patients with diabetes. 

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