T-Mycin Plus 0.1%+0.3% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal activity by specific inhibition of normal protein synthesis
  • Inhibition of phospholipase A2
  • Inhibition of chemo-tactic infiltration of neutrophils

Dosage & Administration

  • 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day
  • Initial dosage increase to 1 drop every 2 hours for 24-48 hours
  • Apply a small amount of eye ointment 3-4 times per day
  • Pediatric use not established below the age of 2 years

Interaction

  • No specific interaction studies performed
  • Allow 10 minutes interval for concomitant therapy 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
  • Possible development of glaucoma
  • Posterior sub capsular cataract formation
  • Delayed wound healing

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potent risk to fetus
  • Caution during nursing as systemic absorption may produce detectable quantities in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Possibility 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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