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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS is 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. It contains Tropicamide and Phenylephrine, which 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. It may cause common side effects such as headache, dizziness, blurred vision, photophobia (sensitivity to light), eye pain, eye irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eye, skin rash, low blood pressure and nausea.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Micro Labs Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS 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.

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS 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.

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS is for external use only. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS 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 OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS if you are allergic to Tropicamide, Phenylephrine or any contents of it. Before taking OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS, 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 OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS. It should not be used in children below 1 year.

Uses of OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS

Treatment of Eye examination.

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.

Medicinal Benefits

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS 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.

How OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS Works

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS

  • 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)

What if I have taken an overdose of OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS

Do not use OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS 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 OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS drops as it may eye irritation. OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS should be used with caution in patients with eye inflammation. OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS 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-Drug Interactions

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PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Furazolidone with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSevoflurane
Critical
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineProcarbazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml with Procarbazine raises blood pressure excessively which may show serious effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml and Procarbazine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you develop a sudden, severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (particularly on one side of the body), difficulty speaking, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, or fainting, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineDesipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Desipramine and Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml together may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Desipramine and Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineImipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Imipramine with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml together may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Imipramine and Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. It is advised to maintain your blood pressure. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineNortriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Nortriptyline with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Nortriptyline and Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineClomipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Clomipramine and Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml together may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Clomipramine and Optimide Plus Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHALMOLOGIC AGENTS

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may interfere with the action of OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS. Hence please limit/avoid taking alcohol while being treated with OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS.

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Pregnancy

Caution

When clinically needed, OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS is given by a doctor to pregnant women after doing a risk/benefit assessment. Please consult your doctor before using OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS may cause blurred vision. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS can be given safely to patients with liver diseases when prescribed.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS can be given safely to patients with kidney diseases when prescribed.

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Children

Caution

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS should be used with caution in children with heart and neurological diseases. It is not recommended for use in children less than 1 year of age.

FAQs

OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS is 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.
OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS is a combination of two medicines: Tropicamide and Phenylephrine. It can cause mydriasis (dilation of the pupil of the eye) to help the doctor to visualize the eye clearly for detection of any eye diseases.
Remove contact lenses at least 15 minutes before using OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS as it causes eye irritation. OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS may cause photophobia (sensitivity to light), so wear sunglasses if you experience sensitivity to light after using this medicine. OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS may also cause blurred vision, so avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until your vision becomes normal.
OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS acts or causes dilation of the pupil within minutes after instilling the drops. Its effect may last up to few hours to one day.
OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS should not be used in patients with glaucoma as OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS may increase pressure inside the eye.
OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS may cause blurred vision or other eye problems such as pain or irritation. However, these effects are temporary and resolve within a few hours. Discuss with your doctor the possible risks associated with OPTIMIDE PLUS EYE DROPS before using this medicine.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 28 Sundar Industrial Estate,N.T.Y Layout Mysore Road , Bangalore - 560026, India
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