Flamitrol 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 100.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Dexamethasone ophthalmic |
| Company | Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Allergic non-infectious blepharitis and conjunctivitis
- Non-infectious keratitis
- Punctate keratitis
- Disciform keratitis
- Inflammation of the anterior uvea (iritis, iridocyclitis)
- Scleritis
- Episcleritis
- Myositis
- Post-operative management of cataract
- Strabismus
- Other ocular surgeries
Pharmacology
- Dexamethasone is a cortisone derivative
- High activity due to the presence of methyl group in the 16-alpha position
- Therapeutic concentrations of Dexamethasone are found in both the cornea and aqueous humor
- Concentrations persist for 4-6 hours
- Inhibits the phospholipase A2
- Inhibits the chemotactic infiltration of neutrophils into the site of inflammation
Dosage & Administration
- Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 3-5 times per day
- Acute cases: up to 1 drop every hour if necessary
- Apply a small amount into the conjunctival sac 3-4 times per day
- Slowly close your eyes without blinking
- Keep your eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes
- Minimize the dose when desired improvement is observed
Interaction
- Specific drug interaction studies have not been conducted with Flamitrol
Contraindications
- Injuries and ulcerating processes of the cornea
- Purulent infections of the conjunctiva and eyelids
- Tuberculosis
- Mycosis
- Glaucoma
Side Effects
- Reversible rise in intraocular pressure in predisposed patients after several weeks of corticosteroid application
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Adverse effect on the fetus based on animal experiments
- Dexamethasone ophthalmic preparation should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- Corticosteroids may mask, activate, or aggravate an infection of the eye
- Do not touch dropper tip to any surface
Overdose Effects
- Overdose through local or accidental oral administration is not likely
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- Protect from light
- Contents should not be used more than one month after first opening of the bottle