Type of medicine: adrenergic; anticholinergic
Generic and brand names: hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/tropicamide, ophthalmic; Paremyd
This medicine is put in the eyes to dilate the pupils for eye exams and sometimes for surgery. It is also used to relieve pain caused by inflammation in the eye.
Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:
Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.
This medicine is given by a healthcare provider.
This medicine widens your pupils, so your eyes may be more sensitive to bright light. Wear dark glasses outdoors. Your eyes should return to normal within 6 to 8 hours. If your eyes are not normal within 24 hours or if they get worse, contact your healthcare provider.
This medicine may cause temporary blurring of your vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until you can see clearly.
Be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you are using any other medicines in your eyes. You may need to allow some time between applications of these products or to stop using the other medicines.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you are using this medicine.
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away). If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; chest pain or tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Any new redness, irritation, or swelling that develops while you are using the medicine; fast or irregular heartbeat; chest pain; eye pain; fever; severe confusion; unusual thoughts or behavior; trouble urinating; unusual weakness; rigid muscles; fainting.
Other: Stinging or blurred vision after applying the medicine, sensitivity to light, tearing, headache, nausea, dry mouth.
No significant drug interactions have been reported. However, be sure that your healthcare provider knows about any other products you are using in your eyes.
If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
