Unilateral mydriasis due to scopolamine patch

Int J Clin Pharm. 2011 Oct;33(5):737-9. doi: 10.1007/s11096-011-9555-5. Epub 2011 Aug 26.

Abstract

Case: We report the case of a patient who presented with unilateral mydriasis after a scopolamine patch application. The specific clinical context (cancer) reported here may have led to the misinterpretation of the etiology of mydriasis.

Conclusion: Our case description warns against diagnostic mistakes related to this side effect and highlights the advantages of pilocarpine test in the differential diagnosis of unilateral mydriasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Administration, Ophthalmic
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mydriasis / chemically induced*
  • Mydriasis / diagnosis
  • Pilocarpine / administration & dosage
  • Pilocarpine / pharmacology
  • Pupil / drug effects
  • Scopolamine / administration & dosage
  • Scopolamine / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Pilocarpine
  • Scopolamine