Opler 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Dexamethasone ophthalmic
Company Monicopharma ltd

Indications

  • Allergic non-infectious blepharitis and conjunctivitis
  • Non-infectious keratitis, punctate keratitis, disciform keratitis
  • Inflammation of the anterior uvea (iritis, iridocyclitis)
  • Scleritis, episcleritis and myositis
  • Post-operative management of cataract, strabismus & other ocular surgeries

Pharmacology

Dexamethasone is a cortisone derivative with high anti-inflammatory activity, anti-allergic, anti-exudative and anti-proliferative properties, inhibits phospholipase A2, and inhibits the chemotactic infiltration of neutrophils into the site of inflammation.

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day
  • Acute cases: up to 1 drop every hour if necessary
  • Apply a small amount of ointment into the conjunctival sac 3-4 times per day
  • Keep eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes after applying ointment
  • Minimize the dose when desired improvement is observed

Interaction

Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted with Opler.

Contraindications

  • Injuries and ulcerating processes of the cornea
  • Purulent infections of the conjunctiva and eyelids
  • Tuberculosis
  • Mycosis
  • Glaucoma

Side Effects

In predisposed patients, application of corticosteroids for several weeks may cause a reversible rise in intraocular pressure.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Dexamethasone ophthalmic preparation should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Corticosteroids may mask, activate or aggravate an infection of the eye
  • Do not touch dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate the ophthalmic solution or ointment

Overdose Effects

Overdose through local or accidental oral administration is not likely

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature & protect from light. It is desirable that the contents should not be used more than one month after first opening of the bottle.

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