Pharmacological action Prednisolone Eye Drops
Prednisolone Eye Drops is a glucocorticosteroid, possessing anti-inflammatory and antiallergic action. The drug also has antipruritic and protivoekssudativnym action.
Pharmacokinetics Prednisolone Eye Drops
Prednisolone can be absorbed from the conjunctival cavity in general circulation. Prednisolone acetate for topical use has a stronger effect than hydrocortisone.
Metabolized in the liver. T1 / 2 is approximately 3 hours Duration of a local effect within 12-36 hours More than 20% is excreted in the urine in unchanged form.
Indications for use of the product Prednisolone Eye Drops
• chronic allergic blefarokonyunktivit;
• keratitis (fully intact corneal epithelium);
• sclerites, episklerity, uveitis anterior segment of the eye;
• the state in consequence of blunt and sharp injuries eyes;
• In posledstviioperatsionny period (during prolonged symptoms of irritation of the eyeball).
Dosing regimen Prednisolone Eye Drops
Depending on the doctor’s instructions: instill 1-2 drops of about 2-4 in the conjunctival sac. In order to reduce inflammatory symptoms in the trauma of the eyeball the product buried 1 time / duration of treatment is determined by your doctor.
Side effect Prednisolone Eye Drops
After backfilling can occur quickly passing a burning sensation.
With prolonged use may increase intraocular pressure (so when using products that contain steroids, more than 10 days should regularly measure the intraocular pressure).
With continued use over three months can develop zadnekapsulnaya cataract.
Contraindications to the use of the product Prednisolone Eye Drops
• keratitis caused by Herpes zoster (dendritic keratitis), chicken pox and other viral diseases of cornea and conjunctiva;
• mycobacterial infection of eyes;
• fungal diseases of the eye;
• acute purulent diseases of the eye;
• epiteliopatiya cornea;
• increased intraocular pressure;
• hyperresponsiveness to any component of this product.
Pregnancy and lactation Prednisolone Eye Drops
During pregnancy or breast-feeding application of the product is only justified if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding your baby, consult your doctor.
Corticosteroids may be excreted in milk of nursing mothers. It is not recommended to use the product during lactation.
If necessary, the product should consider the possibility of termination of breastfeeding.
Cautions
The drug is not recommended for use while wearing contact lenses. Before taking this product should remove contact lenses and wear them again no earlier than 15 minutes. As a result of prolonged use of drops of intraocular pressure may increase. If the product is used for two weeks or more, should regularly measure the intraocular pressure.
Glucocorticosteroid therapy may mask the symptoms of the current bacterial or fungal infection. In the presence of infection should combine the use of the product with additional local antibiotic therapy.
Due to possible tearing subsequently burying the product is not recommended for use immediately before driving, drugs, or maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Overdose Prednisolone Eye Drops
May experience local side effects.
If you have any allergic reactions, treatment should be discontinued immediately. Signs of overall impact at the local therapy product was not observed. Accidental or intentional use in several packages could cause undesirable effects of a general nature, in this case you want to consult a doctor.
Drug Interactions Prednisolone Eye Drops
Corticosteroids may enhance or weaken the effect of some medicines. If you are taking other products, consult with your doctor.
