Pulsoton
Pulsoton Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Pulsoton is a derivative of amphetamines. Pulsoton is intended mainly as local eye drops for diagnostic purposes. It is indirect sympathomimetic agent which cause dilation of the eye pupil before diagnostic test. Among the minor side effects from its use are: change in color vision, difficulty seeing at night, dry mouth, headache, increased sensitivity of eyes to sunlight, muscle stiffness or tightness and temporary stinging in the eyes.The main use of hydroxyamphetamines as eye drops is the diagnosis of Horner's syndrome which is characterized by nerve lesions.
Trade Name | Pulsoton |
Generic | Hydroxyamphetamine |
Hydroxyamphetamine Other Names | 4-hydroxyamphetamine, dl-p-hydroxyamphetamine, Hydroxyamphetamine, p-hydroxyamphetamine |
Type | |
Formula | C9H13NO |
Weight | Average: 151.2056 Monoisotopic: 151.099714043 |
Protein binding | Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use). |
Groups | Approved |
Therapeutic Class | |
Manufacturer | |
Available Country | |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Pulsoton is an indirectly acting sympathomimetic agent producing mydriasis for diagnostic purposes.
Mydriatic agent (eye pupil dilatation) for diagnosis of ophthalmic nerve lesions.
Pulsoton is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Induction of Mydriasis
How Pulsoton works
Pulsoton hydrobromide is an indirect acting sympathomimetic agent which causes the release of norepinephrine from adrenergic nerve terminals, resulting in mydriasis.
Toxicity
No data available.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Volume of Distribution
Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use).
Elimination Route
Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use).
Clearance
Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use).
Elimination Route
Intended for local use only (ophthalmic use).
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