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Paremyd is a brand-name ophthalmic eye drop solution used primarily for pupil dilation (mydriasis) during comprehensive eye examinations. The medication combines two active ingredients that work together to dilate the pupil, allowing eye care professionals to better visualize the retina and internal structures of the eye.
Paremyd is an eye drop medication used to dilate pupils for diagnostic eye examinations.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 219111
- Generic
- Paremyd
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Paremyd is indicated for producing mydriasis (pupil dilation) to facilitate thorough examination of the retina, optic nerve, and other posterior structures of the eye. It is used during routine eye exams and diagnostic procedures where adequate pupil dilation is necessary for proper visualization.
Paremyd contains a combination of a sympathomimetic amine and an anticholinergic agent. The sympathomimetic component stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in the dilator pupillae muscle of the iris, while the anticholinergic component blocks acetylcholine receptors in the sphincter pupillae muscle, resulting in effective pupil dilation for examination purposes.
Paremyd is typically administered by eye care professionals in clinical settings. Patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery until vision returns to normal after the examination. Contact lens wearers should remove lenses before instillation. Individuals with certain eye conditions, narrow-angle glaucoma, or known drug sensitivities should inform their eye care provider before use.
Official drug label
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