T-Dex 0.1%+0.3% (Ophthalmic Ointment)

4 gm tube: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Dexamethasone tobramycin
Company Reman drug laboratories ltd
Also available as
T dex 01 03 eye drop

Indications

  • Steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
  • Chronic anterior uveitis
  • Corneal injury
  • Penetration of foreign bodies

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal activity
  • Inhibition of protein synthesis
  • Inhibition of phospholipase A2
  • Anti-inflammatory activity

Dosage & Administration

  • Eye Drops: 3-5 times per day
  • Increased dosage for initial 24 to 48 hours
  • Eye Ointment: 3-4 times per day
  • Pediatric use below 2 years not established

Interaction

  • No specific interaction studies
  • 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

Side Effects

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Localized ocular toxicity
  • Elevation of intraocular pressure
  • Delayed wound healing

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Potential benefit justifies potent risk to the fetus
  • Caution during nursing period

Precautions & Warnings

  • Possibility of fungal infections
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Overdose Effects

  • Local administration overdose not known
  • Specific measures to reduce resorption in case of accidental oral intake

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Room temperature storage
  • Close the bottle immediately after use
  • Do not use for longer than one month after opening

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