Atropine Ointment Ophthalmic and Inotersen Subcutaneous

• 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: inotersen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tegsedi

Inotersen injection is used to treat polyneuropathy (nerve disease) of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis.

Inotersen is available only under a restricted distribution program called Tegsedi™ REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program.