Optadex 0.1%+0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 70.26
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone chloramphenicol |
| Company | Reman drug laboratories ltd |
Title
- Optadex Ophthalmic Solution
Category
- Medicine
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Optadex is an ophthalmic solution indicated for the treatment of various eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, and corneal injuries. It also treats otitis externa and media in the ear. The solution contains dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties, and chloramphenicol, a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic.
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
- Clear solution
Functions
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antibacterial
- Treats purulent conjunctivitis
- Treats otitis externa and media
Materials
- Dexamethasone
- Chloramphenicol
- Phosphate
Technical Specifications
- Rapid absorption after administration
- Half-life of dexamethasone is about 190 minutes
- Bacteriostatic action of chloramphenicol
- Binding to bacterial ribosomes
Design Elements
- Ophthalmic solution
- Topical application
- Combination of steroid and antibiotic
Usability Features
- Easy to administer with dropper
- Storage period of 30 days after opening
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage regimen for bacterial conjunctivitis
- Dosage regimen for corneal ulcers
- Dosage regimen for otitis externa and media
Interaction
- Increased effect with anticoagulants
- Inhibition with phenobarbital
- Reduced efficacy with phenytoin, phenobarbitone, ephedrine, and rifampicin
Contraindications
- Epithelial herpes simplex cornealis
- Fungal, viral, tuberculous infections of the eye
- Glaucoma
- Myelosuppression during previous exposure to chloramphenicol
- Hypersensitivity to chloramphenicol and dexamethasone phosphate
Side Effects
- Ocular burning or discomfort
- Stinging
- Redness
- Itching
- Conjunctivitis
- Photophobia
- Blurred vision
- Dryness
- Eye pain
- Elevation of intraocular pressure
- Possible development of glaucoma
- Optic nerve damage
- Posterior subcapsular cataract formation
- Allergic sensitization with local use of chloramphenicol
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk
- Caution during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Persistent fungal infections possibility
- Prolonged use may result in cataract formation and glaucoma
- Intraocular pressure monitoring needed
- Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged antibiotic use
- Discontinue if new infections appear
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic steroid-antibiotic combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Away from light
- Keep out of reach of children
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