Homatropine Hydrobromide and Symbyax

• Generic Name: homatropine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Isopto Homatropine, Homatropaire

Used to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction. However, because homatropine has prolonged mydriatic and relatively weak cycloplegic effects, other antimuscarinics may be preferred.

Management of acute inflammatory conditions (e.g., iridocyclitis) of the uveal tract.

Used for pre- and postoperative states when mydriasis is required.

Used as an optical aid in some cases of axial lens opacities.

• Generic Name: fluoxetine / olanzapine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Symbyax

Symbyax contains a combination of fluoxetine and olanzapine. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication. These drugs affect chemicals in the brain.

Symbyax is used to treat depression caused by bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Symbyax is sometimes used after at least 2 other medications have been tried without success.