Eytex 0.1%+0.3% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

3 gm tube: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Dexamethasone tobramycin
Company Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Eytex 01 03 eye drop

Indications

  • Steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
  • Chronic anterior uveities
  • Corneal injury from chemical radiation or thermal burns
  • Penetration of foreign bodies

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal activity of Tobramycin
  • Inhibition of normal protein synthesis in bacteria
  • Inhibition of phospholipase A2 by Dexamethasone
  • Inhibition of chemo-tactic infiltration of neutrophils by Dexamethasone

Dosage & Administration

  • Insert 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day
  • Increase dosage to 1 drop every 2 hours in the initial 24-48 hours
  • Apply eye ointment 3-4 times per day
  • Pediatric use safety and effectiveness not established below age 2

Interaction

  • No specific interaction studies performed with Eytex eye drops
  • 10-minute interval between successive applications with other topical ophthalmic medicines

Contraindications

  • Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis
  • Vaccinia and varicella
  • Mycobacterial infection of the eye
  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the medication

Side Effects

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Localized ocular toxicity
  • Elevation of intraocular pressure
  • Possible development of glaucoma
  • Optic nerve damage
  • Posterior subcapsular cataract formation
  • Delayed wound healing

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use during pregnancy justified if benefit outweighs risk to the fetus
  • Unknown systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk
  • Caution in nursing women due to potential excretion in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Consideration of 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 may occur

Overdose Effects

  • Overdose through local administration not known
  • Specific measures to reduce resorption in case of accidental oral intake
  • No specific antidote

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic steroid-antibiotic combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Close the bottle immediately after use
  • Do not use for longer than one month after opening the bottle

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