Ethylmorphine
Cylate is an anticholinergic ophthalmic medication containing cyclopentolate. It is primarily used during eye examinations to dilate the pupil (mydriasis) and temporarily paralyze the focusing muscles of the eye (cycloplegia), allowing for easier examination of the retina and refraction testing. This medication is typically prescribed for diagnostic purposes in ophthalmology and optometry settings.
Cylate is an eye drop used to dilate pupils and relax eye muscles for diagnostic eye examinations.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 216303
- Generic
- Cylate
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- US, EU, CN, JP
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Used to dilate pupils and create cycloplegia (temporary paralysis of the focusing muscle) for diagnostic eye examinations, including fundoscopy, retinoscopy, and refraction testing. May also be prescribed for inflammatory conditions of the eye as directed by a healthcare provider.
Cylate contains cyclopentolate, an anticholinergic agent that blocks acetylcholine receptors in the eye muscles. This causes the pupil dilator muscle to contract (mydriasis) and the ciliary muscle to relax (cycloplegia), temporarily changing the focusing ability of the eye.
For ophthalmic use only. Temporary blurred vision and light sensitivity are common side effects that may impair driving or operating machinery. Effects typically wear off within 4-24 hours. Use with caution in children, elderly patients, and those with certain medical conditions. Not for long-term use.
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