This brand name is authorized in Nigeria
The drug VITROPHEN contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Tropicamide
UNII N0A3Z5XTC6 - TROPICAMIDE
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Tropicamide is an anticholinergic which blocks the responses of the sphincter muscle of the iris and the ciliary muscle to cholinergic stimulation thus dilating the pupil (mydriasis). |
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Phenylephrine
UNII 04JA59TNSJ - PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic agent with mainly direct effects on adrenergic receptors. It has predominantly alpha adrenergic activity and is without stimulating effects on the central nervous system. The sympathomimetic effect of phenylephrine produces vasoconstriction which in turn relieves nasal congestion. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| S01FA56 | Tropicamide, combinations | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01F Mydriatics and cycloplegics → S01FA Anticholinergics |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: NG | Registered Drug Product Database | Identifier(s): B4-9833 |
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