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Cyclopentolate and grand mal seizure
1Department of Ophthalmology, Bondeko Clinic, Kinshasa, Dem. Rep. of Congo.
Bulletin De La Societe Belge D'Ophtalmologie
|November 5, 1999
Insights
Cyclopentolate eye drops can trigger grand mal seizures in epileptic children. This medication should be avoided in individuals with a history of epilepsy due to seizure risks.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Cyclopentolate is commonly used for pediatric eye examinations.
- Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
Abstract:
The author describes a case of grand mal seizures that occurred on two occasions after ocular instillation of cyclopentolate 2% for refraction in a 11-year old epileptic girl. The first and the second crisis developed respectively 45 and 30 minutes after instillation of the drug. Cyclopentolate should be contraindicated in known epileptic children.