Eytex 0.1%+0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone tobramycin |
| Company | Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
- Chronic anterior uveitis
- Corneal injury from chemical radiation or thermal burns
- Penetration of foreign bodies
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal activity
- Inhibition of normal protein synthesis
- Inhibition of phospholipase A2
- Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
- Inhibition of chemo-tactic infiltration
Dosage & Administration
- Eye Drops: 3-5 times per day
- Increased dosage during initial 24 to 48 hours
- Eye Ointment: 3-4 times per day
- Pediatric Use below the age of 2 years not established
Interaction
- No specific interaction studies performed
- Interval of 10 minutes between successive applications with other topical ophthalmic medicines
Contraindications
- Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis
- Mycobacterial infection of the eye
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the medication
Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity
- Localized ocular toxicity
- Elevation of intraocular pressure
- Glaucoma development
- Posterior sub capsular cataract formation
- Delayed wound healing
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potent risk to fetus
- Caution for nursing mothers due to systemic absorption
Precautions & Warnings
- Consider fungal infections of the cornea after long-term steroid dosing
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Cross-sensitivity to other aminoglycoside antibiotics
- Appropriate therapy for super infection
Overdose Effects
- Overdose through local administration not known
- Specific measures for accidental oral intake
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic steroid-antibiotic combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Room temperature storage
- Close bottle immediately after use
- Do not use for longer than one month after opening