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Clinical reference
Clinical reference
Mydriatic · Anticholinergic mydriatic and cycloplegic agent · Ophthalmology, Pediatrics
Cyclopentolate is an anticholinergic ophthalmic agent used to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic eye examinations and procedures. Ophthalmic solution strengths: 0.5% (15 mL), 1% (2, 5, 15 mL), and 2% (2, 5, 15 mL); preparations may contain benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. Doses are typically administered 40–50 minutes prior to examin…