| cyclopentolate | <chemical> A parasympatholytic anticholinergic used solely to obtain mydriasis or cycloplegia. Pharmacological action: muscarinic antagonists, mydriatics, parasympatholytics. Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-(1-hydroxycyclopentyl)-, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl ester (12 Dec 1998) |
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| cyclopentolate hydrochloride | <drug> An anticholinergic, spasmolytic drug, used in refraction determinations. It causes cycloplegia and mydriasis; an atropine-like agent with brief duration of action. Chemical name: 2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl-1-hydroxy-alpha-phenylcyclopentaneacetate hydrochloride (05 Mar 2000) |