Epitrate Injection 1 ml
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Epitrate Injection 1 ml is a combination medicine used for pupil dilation. It works by relaxing the muscles of the eyes and dilates the pupils.
Epitrate Injection 1 ml is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Do not self administer the injection. Your doctor is the right person to decide the dose and duration of the medicine. Follow your doctor advice while taking this medicine.
Nausea, vomiting, and high blood pressure are some common side effects of this medicine. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving and machinery work while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Epitrate Injection
- Pupil dilation
Benefits of Epitrate Injection
In Pupil dilation
Epitrate Injection 1 ml helps to increase the size of the pupil which helps in thorough examination of the eyes and its associated structures. It is given by an eye specialist and should not be self-administered. Eye examination consists of multiple tests performed in order to access the vision as well as health of the eyes. It helps to analyse the function of the eyes better and also figure out any problems that may be creating problems with eyesight.
Side effects of Epitrate Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Epitrate
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- High blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
How to use Epitrate Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Epitrate Injection works
Epitrate Injection 1 ml is a combination of two medicines: Adrenaline and Sodium Metabisulphite. Adrenaline is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist. It relaxes the muscles of the eyes and dilates the pupils for a clear view during eye surgeries. Sodium Metabisulphite is an antioxidant that increases the stability of Adrenaline and prevents any color formation in the injection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Epitrate Injection 1 ml. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epitrate Injection 1 ml may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Epitrate Injection 1 ml during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Epitrate Injection 1 ml alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Epitrate Injection 1 ml in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Epitrate Injection 1 ml in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Epitrate Injection?
If you miss a dose of Epitrate Injection 1 ml, contact your doctor as soon as possible. They will advise you on how to proceed, which may include rescheduling the missed dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Epitrate Injection 1 ml is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Epitrate Injection 1 ml
Once A Month
33%
Once A Day
33%
Once A Week
17%
Twice A Month
17%
What are you using Epitrate Injection for?
Pupil dilatio*
40%
Severe allerg*
40%
Others
20%
*Pupil dilation, Severe allergic reactions
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
56%
Poor
22%
Average
22%
What were the side-effects while using Epitrate Injection 1 ml?
High blood pr*
50%
Increased hea*
50%
*High blood pressure, Increased heart rate
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- ScienceDirect. Sodium Metabisulphite. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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