Dapiprazole Hydrochloride, Ophthalmic

What are other names for this medicine?

Type of medicine: antimydriatic (treats dilated pupils)

Generic and brand names: dapiprazole hydrochloride, ophthalmic; Rev-Eyes

What is this medicine used for?

This medicine is used in the eyes to help the pupils return to their normal size after they have been dilated (made larger) by one of several drugs used in eye examinations.

What should my healthcare provider know before I take this medicine?

Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:

• an allergic reaction to any medicine
• an eye problem such as an irritated iris.

Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.

How do I use it?

Your healthcare provider will place 2 drops in your eyes, and have you rest your eyes for 5 minutes. Then your healthcare provider will apply 2 more drops.

What should I watch out for?

This medicine may worsen your vision at night. Do not drive or operate machinery when the light is poor until the effects of this medicine wear off.

What are the possible side effects?

Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.

Serious (report these to your healthcare provider): Any irritation or side effect that continues or becomes severe.

Other: Burning, eye redness, itching, swollen eyelids, headache, dry eye, tearing, blurring of vision, droopy eyelid, sensitivity to light.

What products might interact with this medicine?

No significant drug interactions have been reported.

Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, nonprescription, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins) with you. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.

This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.

Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not share medicines with other people.