View source for Mydriatic, anti-infective, and other ophthalmic agents

{{Drugbox
| name = Mydriatic, anti-infective, and other ophthalmic agents
| brand = Pred
| therapeutic = Diagnostic and therapeutic eye agents
| pharmacologic = Anticholinergic mydriatics, ophthalmic antibiotics, ophthalmic corticosteroid, lubricant
| onset = Mydriatics act within minutes (atropine long, tropicamide short); antibiotics over days.
| halflife = Local; no routine level.
| routes = Ophthalmic
| highalert = No
| blackbox = None
| antidote = Supportive care.
| pregnancy = Use if needed.
}}

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'''Mydriatic, anti-infective, and other ophthalmic agents''' (brand name Pred) &mdash; Diagnostic and therapeutic eye agents; Anticholinergic mydriatics, ophthalmic antibiotics, ophthalmic corticosteroid, lubricant.

== Identification ==
* '''Therapeutic class:''' Diagnostic and therapeutic eye agents.
* '''Pharmacologic class:''' Anticholinergic mydriatics, ophthalmic antibiotics, ophthalmic corticosteroid, lubricant.

== Pharmacology ==
* '''Mechanism of action:''' Mydriatics dilate the pupil and paralyze accommodation; antibiotics treat eye infection; corticosteroids reduce ocular inflammation; lubricants relieve dryness.
* '''Onset / peak / duration:''' Mydriatics act within minutes (atropine long, tropicamide short); antibiotics over days.
* '''Half-life / therapeutic level:''' Local; no routine level.

== Clinical use ==
* '''Indications:''' Eye exams and uveitis (mydriatics), bacterial conjunctivitis (antibiotics), ocular inflammation (corticosteroid), dry eye (tears).
* '''Usual dose, route, frequency:''' One drop per eye as directed; ointment ribbon for erythromycin.
* '''Maximum dose / adjustments:''' Ophthalmic corticosteroids used cautiously (avoid in undiagnosed red eye or herpetic infection).

== Safety ==
* '''Contraindications:''' Mydriatics in narrow-angle glaucoma; corticosteroids in viral or fungal eye infection.
* '''Black box warning:''' None.
* '''Interactions:''' Minimal topically.
* '''Pregnancy / lactation:''' Use if needed.
* '''High-alert:''' No.

== Adverse effects ==
* '''Common side effects:''' Stinging, blurred vision, light sensitivity (mydriatics).
* '''Serious effects to report:''' Increased eye pressure or infection with corticosteroids, severe eye pain.
* '''Antidote / reversal:''' Supportive care.

== Nursing process ==
* '''Assessment before administration:''' Eye condition, glaucoma history (mydriatics).
* '''Interventions during therapy:''' Same eye-drop technique; corticosteroid drops require ongoing eye monitoring.
* '''Monitor:''' Eye response, infection or inflammation resolution.
* '''Evaluation / expected outcome:''' Successful exam, resolved infection, or comfort.

== Patient teaching ==
* '''Patient teaching:''' Mydriatics cause light sensitivity and blurred near vision (wear sunglasses, do not drive until cleared); do not touch the dropper tip.
* '''Notify provider if:''' Severe eye pain, worsening vision or redness.
* '''Administration tips:''' Drop technique with punctal occlusion; ointment applied last.

[[Category:Other Ophthalmic Agents]]