Ryzumvi (phentolamine mesylate): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RYZUMVI is indicated for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis produced by adrenergic agonists (e.g., phenylephrine) or parasympatholytic agents (e.g., tropicamide). RYZUMVI is an alpha-adrenergic blocker indicated for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis produced by adrenergic agonists (e.g., phenylephrine) or parasympatholytic agents (e.g., tropicamide). ( 1 )

Dosage and administration

Adults and Pediatric Patients Aged 12 Years or Older: Instill 1 or 2 drops in each dilated eye following the completion of the ophthalmic examination or procedure. If 2 drops are instilled, the second drop should be administered 5 minutes after the first drop. Pediatric Patients Aged 3 to 11 Years: Instill 1 drop in each dilated eye following the completion of the ophthalmic examination or procedure. One single-patient-use vial can be used to dose each dilated eye. Discard the single-patient-use vial immediately after use.
• Adults and Pediatric Patients Aged 12 Years and Older: Instill 1 to 2 drops in each dilated eye following the completion of the ophthalmic examination or procedure to reverse mydriasis. ( 2 )
• Pediatric Patients Aged 3 to 11 Years: Instill 1 drop in each dilated eye following the completion of the ophthalmic examination or procedure to reverse mydriasis. ( 2 )

Dosage forms and strengths

Ophthalmic solution: clear and colorless solution containing phentolamine 0.75% in a single-patient-use vial. Ophthalmic solution: phentolamine 0.75% in a single-patient-use vial. ( 3 )

Contraindications

None. None. ( 4 )

Warnings and precautions

Uveitis : RYZUMVI is not recommended to be used in patients with active ocular inflammation. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Uveitis RYZUMVI is not recommended when active ocular inflammation (e.g., iritis) is present because adhesions (synechiae) may form between the iris and the lens. 5.2 Potential for Eye Injury or Contamination To avoid the potential for eye injury or contamination, care should be taken to avoid touching the vial tip to the eye or to any other surface. 5.3 Use with Contact Lenses Contact lens wearers should be advised to remove their lenses prior to the instillation of RYZUMVI and wait 10 minutes after dosing before reinserting their contact lenses.

Side effects

The most common adverse reactions that have been reported are instillation site discomfort (16%), conjunctival hyperemia (12%), and dysgeusia (6%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Viatris at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. RYZUMVI was evaluated in 642 subjects in clinical trials across various subject populations. The most common ocular adverse reactions reported in > 5% of subjects were instillation site discomfort including pain, stinging, and burning (16%) and conjunctival hyperemia (12%). The only non-ocular adverse reaction reported in > 5% of subjects was dysgeusia (6%).

Use in specific populations

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data with RYZUMVI administration in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In animal toxicology studies, when phentolamine was administered orally to pregnant mice and rats during the period of organogenesis, skeletal immaturity and decreased growth was observed in the offspring at doses at least 24-times the recommended clinical dose. Additionally, a lower rate of implantation was seen in pregnant rats treated with phentolamine administered at least 60-times the recommended clinical dose. No malformations or embryofetal deaths were observed in the offspring of pregnant mice, rats, and rabbits administered phentolamine during the period of organogenesis at doses of at least 24-, 60-, and 20-times, respectively, the recommended clinical dose (see Data ) . RYZUMVI should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Data Animal Data Oral administration of phentolamine to pregnant rats and mice at doses at least 24-times the recommended clinical dose (based on a body weight per surface area (mg/m 2 ) comparison with a 60-kg human) resulted in slightly decreased growth and slight skeletal immaturity of the fetuses. Immaturity was manifested by increased incidence of incomplete or unossified calcanei and phalangeal nuclei of the hind limb and of incompletely ossified sternebrae. At oral phentolamine doses at least 60-times the recommended clinical dose (based on a mg/m 2 comparison with a 60-kg human), a slightly lower rate of implantation was found in rats. Phentolamine did not affect embryonic or fetal development in rabbits at oral doses at least 20-times the recommended dose (based on a mg/m 2 comparison with a 60-kg human). No malformations or embryofetal deaths were observed in the rat, mouse or rabbit studies. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of phentolamine in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infants, or the effects on milk production during lactation to inform risk of phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75% to an infant. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for RYZUMVI and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from RYZUMVI. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of RYZUMVI have been established in pediatric patients aged 3 to 17 years. No overall differences have been observed between pediatric and adult subjects [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . 8.5 Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger adult subjects.

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data with RYZUMVI administration in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In animal toxicology studies, when phentolamine was administered orally to pregnant mice and rats during the period of organogenesis, skeletal immaturity and decreased growth was observed in the offspring at doses at least 24-times the recommended clinical dose. Additionally, a lower rate of implantation was seen in pregnant rats treated with phentolamine administered at least 60-times the recommended clinical dose. No malformations or embryofetal deaths were observed in the offspring of pregnant mice, rats, and rabbits administered phentolamine during the period of organogenesis at doses of at least 24-, 60-, and 20-times, respectively, the recommended clinical dose (see Data ) . RYZUMVI should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Data Animal Data Oral administration of phentolamine to pregnant rats and mice at doses at least 24-times the recommended clinical dose (based on a body weight per surface area (mg/m 2 ) comparison with a 60-kg human) resulted in slightly decreased growth and slight skeletal immaturity of the fetuses. Immaturity was manifested by increased incidence of incomplete or unossified calcanei and phalangeal nuclei of the hind limb and of incompletely ossified sternebrae. At oral phentolamine doses at least 60-times the recommended clinical dose (based on a mg/m 2 comparison with a 60-kg human), a slightly lower rate of implantation was found in rats. Phentolamine did not affect embryonic or fetal development in rabbits at oral doses at least 20-times the recommended dose (based on a mg/m 2 comparison with a 60-kg human). No malformations or embryofetal deaths were observed in the rat, mouse or rabbit studies.

Pediatric use

8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of RYZUMVI have been established in pediatric patients aged 3 to 17 years. No overall differences have been observed between pediatric and adult subjects [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .

Geriatric use

8.5 Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger adult subjects.

Overdosage

No deaths due to acute poisoning with phentolamine have been reported. Overdosage with parenterally administered phentolamine is characterized chiefly by cardiovascular disturbances, such as arrhythmias, tachycardia, hypotension, and possibly shock. In addition, the following might occur: excitation, headache, sweating, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or hypoglycemia. There is no specific antidote; treatment consists of appropriate monitoring and supportive care. Substantial decreases in blood pressure or other evidence of shock-like conditions should be treated vigorously and promptly.

Description

(phentolamine ophthalmic solution) 0.75% is a sterile, clear and colorless solution for topical ophthalmic use containing 1% phentolamine mesylate (equivalent to 0.75% phentolamine). The product does not contain an anti-microbial preservative. The chemical name of phentolamine mesylate is 3-[[(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl](4-methylphenyl)amino]phenol; methanesulfonic acid (parent phentolamine: [3-[[(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl](4-methylphenyl)amino]phenol]) and the molecular formula is C 18 H 23 N 3 O 4 S (parent C 17 H 19 N 3 O). The molecular weight of phentolamine mesylate is 377.46 and the chemical structure is: Each mL of RYZUMVI contains phentolamine mesylate 10 mg as the active ingredient (equivalent to 7.5 mg phentolamine as the free base). Inactive ingredients are mannitol, sodium acetate trihydrate, and water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide are added to adjust pH (4.5 to 5.5), and the solution is overlaid with nitrogen. chemical structure

Mechanism of action

12.1 Mechanism of Action RYZUMVI is a relatively non-selective alpha-1 and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist. Dilation of the pupil is primarily controlled by the radial iris dilator muscles surrounding the pupil; these muscles are activated by the alpha-1 adrenergic receptors. Phentolamine reversibly binds to these receptors on the iris dilator muscle, thereby reducing pupil diameter. Phentolamine directly antagonizes the mydriatic effect of an α-1 adrenergic agonist, and indirectly reverses mydriasis induced by muscarinic antagonist effects on the iris sphincter muscle.

How supplied

(phentolamine ophthalmic solution) 0.75% is supplied as a sterile, clear, and colorless solution for topical ophthalmic use contained in a translucent, low-density polyethylene, single-patient-use vial with a 0.2 mL fill. One strip of 5 single-patient-use vials is packaged into a foil pouch, with 5 or 6 foil pouches in a carton. One single-patient-use vial should be dispensed for each patient, and it can be used to dose both eyes. Carton of 25 single-patient-use vials – NDC-83368-075-32 Carton of 30 single-patient-use vials – NDC-83368-075-30 Storage and Handling: Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in original packaging, not to exceed the expiration date printed on the carton and pouch. Protect from freezing. If the carton or pouch is removed from refrigeration, RYZUMVI may be stored at room temperature [up to 25°C (77°F)] but must be used within 35 days, not to exceed the expiration date printed on the vial. The vial once opened should be discarded immediately after use. Unused vials should remain in the opened foil pouch until ready for use. © 2026 Viatris Inc. RYZUMVI is a registered trademark of Opus Genetics, Inc., licensed to the Viatris Companies. The brands listed are trademarks of their respective owners. Distributed by: Oyster Point Pharma, Inc., a Viatris Company Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A. OYP:RZMVI:R3

Active ingredients

Phentolamine Mesylate in 1 product

Ryzumvi NDC products (1)

NDC	Strength & form	Labeler	Type
83368-075	Phentolamine Mesylate 10 mg/mL Solution/ Drops	Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	NDA

Frequently asked questions

What is Ryzumvi used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RYZUMVI is indicated for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis produced by adrenergic agonists (e.g., phenylephrine) or parasympatholytic agents (e.g., tropicamide). RYZUMVI is an alpha-adrenergic blocker indicated for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis produced by adrenergic agonists (e.g., phenylephrine) or parasympatholytic agents (e.g.,…

What are the side effects of Ryzumvi?

The most common adverse reactions that have been reported are instillation site discomfort (16%), conjunctival hyperemia (12%), and dysgeusia (6%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Viatris at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions,… See the full label for the complete list.

Who makes Ryzumvi?

Ryzumvi is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Oyster Point Pharma, Inc..