Products Tear substitutes are available as eye drops or eye gels in the form of single doses (monodoses, SDU, UD) and in vials. The monodoses do not contain preservatives and are usually suitable for contact lens wearers. The vials may contain a preservative and have a limited shelf life after opening. However, there are those … Tear Substitute
Products Proxymetacaine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Alcaine). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Proxymetacaine (C16H26N2O3, Mr = 294.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as proxymetacaine hydrochloride. It belongs to the ester-type local anesthetics and is structurally related to procaine. Effects Proxymetacaine (ATC S01HA04) has … Proxymetacaine
Products Eye drops containing the active ingredient N-acetylcysteine are no longer commercially available as finished drug products in many countries. They can be prepared in a pharmacy as an extemporaneous preparation. Structure and properties N-acetylcysteine (C5H9NO3, Mr = 163.2 g/mol) is -acetylated derivative of the amino acid cysteine with a free sulfhydryl group. It exists … N-Acetylcysteine Eye Drops
Effects NSAIDs (ATC S01BC) have analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The effects are due to inhibition of the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibition of cyclooxygenase. Indications Pain and inflammation after cataract surgery. Postoperative inflammation Cystoid macular edema Posttraumatic ocular inflammation, e.g., snow blindness. Pain after surgery on the eye Inhibition of miosis during surgical procedures. Not … NSAID Eye Drops
Products Fluorescein is commercially available in the form of eye drops and as a solution for injection. Structure and properties Fluorescein sodium (C20H10Na2O5, Mr = 376.3 g/mol) is an orange-red, fine, hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water. Effects Dye (ATC S01JA01) for diagnostic use in ophthalmology. Fluorescein stains areas of the cornea whose … Fluorescein
Effects mydriatic: dilating the pupil Indications Glaucoma In eye diagnostics Active substances Parasympatholytics: Atropine (various) Cyclopentolate (cyclogyl) Tropicamide (Mydriaticum Dispersa) Sympathomimetics
Products Eyebright eye drops are available from various suppliers in vials and in the form of single doses. In addition to mono, combination preparations are also commercially available. Ingredients Eye drops contain a dilute or homeopathic preparation of eyebright herb (e.g. , , Scrophulariaceae). Effects Eyebright eye drops are believed to have soothing, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, … Eyebright Eye Drops
