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Mydriatics
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Definition
: Agents that dilate the pupil. They may be either sympathomimetics or parasympatholytics.
note entry term MYDRIATIC EFFECT: use only for the mydriatic effect of a chemical substance
Other names
Cycloplegics; Effects, Mydriatic; Effect, Mydriatic; Mydriatic Effects; Mydriatic Effect
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
ibopamine
;
Atropine
;
Scopolamine Hydrobromide
;
Tropicamide
;
Yohimbine
;
Oxyphenonium
;
p-Hydroxyamphetamine
;
Cyclopentolate
;
Epinephrine
;
Phenylephrine