User:Mr. Ibrahem/Cyclopentolate

Cyclopentolate is a medication used to dilate the eyes to help with eye examination. It may also be used to help with the pain of uveitis (iritis). It is applied as an eye drop. Maximal effect occurs within an hour and usually lasts about a day.

Common side effects include increased eye pressure, eye irritation, blurry vision, and sensitivity to light. Other side effects may include behavioral changes and allergic reactions. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. It is a muscarinic antagonist.

Cyclopentolate was approved for medical use in the United States in 1974. It is available as a generic medication. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines as an alternative to tropicamide. In the United Kingdom 10 ml (20 doses) costs the NHS about £11 as of 2021. This amount in the United States is about 18 USD.