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Optimide is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Mydriasis.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Optimide. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Optimide include Blurred vision, Headache, Sensitive to light. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Optimide can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Optimide are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Optimide is Mild for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Optimide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Optimide is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Glaucoma are examples of such conditions. The section on Optimide contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Optimide may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Optimide, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Optimide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Optimide safe for pregnant women?
Optimide has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Optimide safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Optimide for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Optimide on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Optimide on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Optimide on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Optimide on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Optimide on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Optimide on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Optimide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Optimide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Optimide habit forming or addictive?
Optimide is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Optimide, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Optimide can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Optimide, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Optimide in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Optimide
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Optimide and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Optimide
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Optimide.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Paremyd (hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/ tropicamide ophthalmic solution)
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