Atrogen 0.6mg Injection

Atrogen 0.6mg Injection is used to treat myopia and inflammation in the eyes (uveitis or iritis). It is also used for the eye examination and diagnose eye problems like blurred vision or squint in children.

Always wash your hands before using Atrogen 0.6mg Injection. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. If you are also using another eye medicine, wait for at least 10 minutes before using it. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit. Do not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection. You should use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and it is best done at the same time each day. If you want to stop using it, consult your doctor first.

The most common side effects are irritation or pain in the eye, watery or dry eyes, blurred vision, increased heart rate, and blood pressure. There are other, less common, side effects affecting other parts of the body, some of which may be serious. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine and consult your doctor if you are bothered by any side effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

• Treatment of Myopia
• Treatment of Uveitis

Treatment of Myopia
Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye disorder in which you have difficulty seeing distant objects but can see objects that are near clearly. Atrogen 0.6mg Injection helps treat myopia by relaxing the muscles which enable the eyes to focus on distant objects. Use Atrogen 0.6mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor.

Treatment of Uveitis
The middle layer in the inner wall of the eye is called the uvea and any inflammation in this layer is called uveitis. This may cause sudden noticeable symptoms such as pain, redness, blurred vision, swelling etc. It may even occur after an eye procedure of surgery such as cataract surgery. Atrogen 0.6mg Injection helps relieve these symptoms and improves eye health. It should be used as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Opthopin

• Stinging sensation
• High blood pressure

Severe side effects of Opthopin

• Dryness in mouth
• Difficulty in urination
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Dry skin
• Slow heart rate
• Photophobia
• Dilatation of pupil
• Loss of accommodation
• Fever
• Confusion
• Eyelid swelling
• Tachycardia
• Reduced sweating
• Heat intolerance
• Skin rash
• Dizziness
• Skin flushing
• Restlessness
• Tremors
• Fatigue
• Eye pain
• Stinging in the eyes
• Superficial keratitis
• Decreased lacrimation
• Papillary conjunctivitis
• Contact dermatitis
• Local reaction
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Respiratory depression
• Hallucination
• Abnormality of voluntary movements
• Speech disorder
• Hyperactivity
• Seizure

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Atrogen 0.6mg Injection is an anticholinergic medication. It works by making the pupil of your eye larger and relaxes the muscles in your eye, allowing proper examination. It also helps reduce inflammation or swelling in the eye (uveitis or iritis). Using Atrogen 0.6mg Injection dilates the pupils and temporarily paralyzes the focusing muscle inside the eye. It also relaxes the eyes' focusing mechanisms. This treats myopia.

• Use it as suggested by the doctor.
• It may cause blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Generally, it is not advised to wear contact lenses but if you have to wear then wait for 15 minutes to reuse.
• You may be asked for regular eye checkups before and during the treatment.
• Stop using medication or inform your doctor if you notice eye irritation, redness, swelling of the eyelids, and sensitivity to bright light.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Brown JH, Laiken N. Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 225-30.

Atropine. Romford, Essex: Martindale Pharma; 1997 [6 Oct. 2016]. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Drugs.com. Atropine. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: