Atropine Ointment Ophthalmic and Disulfiram

• Generic Name: atropine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Atropine-1, Isopto Atropine, Atropisol, Ocu-Tropine, Atropine Care, Atrosulf-1, Atropin-Care

Atropine sulfate eye drops is used to dilate the pupil before eye exams. It is also used to treat an eye condition called amblyopia (lazy eyes) and other eye conditions (eg, cycloplegia). This medicine works by blocking the chemical acetylcholine, which relaxes the ciliary muscle of the eye and causes the pupil to dilate.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: disulfiram
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Antabuse

Disulfiram blocks an enzyme that is involved in metabolizing alcohol intake. Disulfiram produces very unpleasant side effects when combined with alcohol in the body.

Disulfiram is used in certain people with chronic alcoholism. disulfiram can help keep you from drinking because of the unpleasant side effects that will occur if you consume alcohol while taking disulfiram.

Disulfiram is used together with behavior modification, psychotherapy, and counseling support to help you stop drinking. This medicine is not a cure for alcoholism.

Disulfiram may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.