Tropicamide/phenylephrine

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Tropicamide/phenylephrine
Combination of
Tropicamide Anticholinergic
Phenylephrine Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist
Clinical data
Trade names Mydcombi
Routes of
administration
Topical, ophthalmic
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status

Tropicamide/phenylephrine, sold under the brand name Mydcombi is a fixed dose combination of tropicamide and phenylephrine used to dilate the eyes (mydriasis). [1] It contains, tropicamide, an anticholinergic, and phenylephrine, as the hydrochloride, an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist. [1] It is sprayed into the eyes. [1]

Contents

It was approved for medical use in the United States in May 2023. [2] [3]

Medical uses

Tropicamide/phenylephrine is used for the short-term dilation of the pupils. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 https://mydcombi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MydCombi-PI-05072023.pdf
  2. "Mydcombi: FDA-Approved Drugs". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  3. "Eyenovia Announces FDA Approval of Mydcombi, the First Ophthalmic Spray for Mydriasis, Which Also Leverages the Company's Proprietary Optejet Device Platform". Eyenovia. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.