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E.g. tropicamide, cyclopentolate, homatropine, scopolamine, atropine
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Cause mydriasis (by paralyzing the iris sphincter muscle) with cycloplegia (by paralyzing the ciliary muscle)
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Uses: fundoscopy, cycloplegic refraction, anterior uveitis
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Side effects:
- Local: allergic reaction, blurred vision
- Systemic: constipation, urinary retention, dry mouth, dry skin, dry eyes, and confusion
- In children: flushing, fever, tachycardia, or delirium
Red as a beet Hot as a hare
Blind as a bat Dry as a bone
Mad as a hatter Full as a flask