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If they are eye drops you should NEVER take them orally. I am a nurse and if you take anything orally that isn't prescribed to be used in that way, you should contact a poison control center or go to the E.R. immediatley.
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Taken atropine eye drops orally?
Give Atropine eye drops 2 drops every 4 hours as needed for congestion.
Why would atropine eye drops be used orally by hospice?
Atropine drops are often used sublingually in patients that are very close to death to help alleviate oral secretions.
What drops are used to dilate the eyes?
atropine, phenylephrine, cyclopentolate...
Can people with a sulfa allergy use atropine drops?
No
Can you use atropine eye drops under tongue?
You can use eye drops under your tongue, but they would not have any positive effects.
When instructing a patient to self administer atropine eye drops?
Intradermal injections are correctly administered when the tech
Can eye dilation drops cause atrial fibrillation?
The amount of atropine in these eyedrops is insufficient to cause atrial fib. Many medications actually contain trace amounts of atropine to discourage abuse.
Does Visine cause diarrea?
Yes, it can. Some of the ingredients in OTC eye drops can make a person or animal VERY VERY sick if taken orally. Do not ever give eye drops orally!
How long does it take atropine eye drops to wear off?
Just stopped using Atropine following eye surgery. The doctor says that it will be two weeks before the effects wear off. Be prepared for heightened sensitivity to the sun or bright lights until then.
What to do if you use more than directed of ear drops for an acute ear infection?
If you use overdose ear drops for an acute ear infection you must consult your doctor
How can dislocation of the lens in Marfan syndrome patients be treated?
Dislocation can be treated by a combination of special glasses and daily use of one percent atropine sulfate ophthalmic drops, or by surgery.
Can you use atropine eye drops to treat squint?
Yes. Though the treatment is archaic. Squint refers to esotropia. If the esotropia is caused by accommodation in a hyperopic child, you could use atropine to blur the vision in the child's "good" eye which would force the "bad" eye to work harder. This has the same effect as patching the "good" eye. More common practice is to use a patch because it can be done for a few hours per day, therefore decreasing the risk of developing amblyopia in the "good" eye. You could also use homatropine because its effects are not as long lasting and the side effects are less severe than atropine's.
