Stedex-T 0.1%+0.3% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.45

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Dexamethasone tobramycin
Company	Navana pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
Chronic anterior uveitis
Corneal injury from chemical, radiation or thermal burns
Penetration of foreign bodies
Combination with anti-infective component

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
Anti-inflammatory activity of Dexamethasone

Dosage & Administration

Eye Drops dosage
Eye Ointment application
Dosage adjustment during initial 24 to 48 hours
Pediatric Use safety

Interaction

No specific interaction studies conducted
Interval of 10 minutes between successive applications

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy - no adequate and well controlled studies
Use in pregnancy if potential benefit justifies the potent risk
Not known effects on nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Possibility of fungal infections of the cornea
Risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
Cross-sensitivity to other aminoglycoside antibiotics

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

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