Optimide 20% (Ophthalmic Solution)
10 ml drop: ৳ 22.40
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sulfacetamide sodium |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of conjunctivitis
- Treatment of superficial ocular infections
- Adjunctive therapy in trachoma
- Susceptible microorganisms
- Escherichia coli
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Klebsiella species
- Enterobacter species
Pharmacology
- Bacteriostatic agents
- Inhibition of bacterial synthesis
- Dihydrofolic acid
- Competitive inhibition of dihydropteroate synthetase
Dosage & Administration
- Instillation in conjunctival sac
- Frequency of administration
- Duration of treatment
- Topical administration for trachoma
- Accompanying systemic administration
Interaction
- Incompatibility with silver preparations
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to sulfonamides
Side Effects
- Bacterial and fungal corneal ulcers
- Local irritation
- Stinging and burning
- Conjunctivitis
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Secondary infections
- Allergic reactions
- Severe reactions to sulfonamides
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Kernicterus in newborn
- Potential fetal harm
- Nursing mothers
- Kernicterus in infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Bacterial resistance
- Effectiveness reduction by para-aminobenzoic acid
- Sensitization recurrence
- Cross-sensitivity
- Discontinuation on signs of hypersensitivity
- Consultation with a physician
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use
- Safety and effectiveness in infants below two months
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Storage below 25°C