- Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride is used in ophthalmology for pupil dilation and cycloplegia.
- Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride is an anticholinergic blocking muscarinic receptors in the eye.
Chemical Formula:
- C₁₇H₂₅NO₃·HCl
Mechanism of Action of Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride:
- Muscarinic receptor blocker (M3 predominant)
- Shorter duration than atropine, longer than tropicamide
Therapeutic Uses of Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride:
- Cycloplegic refraction in children
- Mydriasis for diagnostic purposes
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Side Effects:
- CNS stimulation (especially in children)
- Tachycardia
- Dry mouth
- Photophobia
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