Ophthalmia neonatorum refers to conjunctivitis of the eye in babies. It is also known as neonatal conjunctivitis. What is ophthalmia neonatorum? In ophthalmia neonatorum, conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) of the eye occurs during the first few weeks of a newborn baby’s life. In most cases, both eyes are affected. Conjunctivitis can be caused by … Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Carmellose is commercially available in the form of eye drops and as an oral spray (e.g., Cellufluid, Glandosane, Optava). Structure and properties Carmellose is the calcium or sodium salt of a partially -carboxymethylated cellulose (carboxymethylcellulose calcium or carboxymethylcellulose sodium). Effects Carmellose (ATC S01XA20) forms an optically clear film on the eye, which approximates natural … Carmellose
Products Carteolol is available in the form of extended-release eye drops (Arteoptic LA). Carteolol has been approved in many countries since 1984. Arteopilo, the combination with pilocarpine, is no longer marketed in many countries. Structure and properties Carteolol (C16H24N2O3, Mr = 292.4 g/mol) is a dihydroquinolinone and a racemate. It is present in drugs as … Carteolol
Hydrochlorides are salts consisting of organic bases that react with hydrochloric acid. Thus, hydrochlorides also belong to the amines of primary, secondary and tertiary nature. A typical feature of hydrochlorides is that they undergo a neutralization reaction with hydrochloric acid. Due to their chemical properties, hydrochlorides form a popular additive in numerous drugs. What are … Hydrochlorides: Effects, Uses & Risks
Itchy, burning eyes are an expression of redness of the eyelid or conjunctiva, and the condition can be acute or chronic, causing sufferers to have sticky eyelids upon awakening. What are itchy eyes? Itchy eyes cause a burning, uncomfortable sensation; usually, itchy eyes are accompanied by many other symptoms, including foreign body dryness or a … Itchy Eyes: Causes, Treatment & Help
Products Thiomerasal has been used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals, especially in liquid dosage forms such as eye drops and vaccines. It is rarely used today because of the potential adverse effects. The substance is also known as thimerosal. Structure and properties Thiomerasal (C9H9HgNaO2S, Mr = 404.8 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder and … Thiomersal
Products Antazoline is fixed combination with tetryzoline in the form of eye drops commercially available (Spersallerg, Spersallerg SDU). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Antazoline (C17H19N3, Mr = 265.35 g/mol) is present in drugs as antazoline hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is … Antazoline: Antihistamine
Products Anti-allergy medications are available in numerous dosage forms. These include tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, nasal sprays, eye drops, inhalation preparations, and injectables. Structure and properties Antiallergic drugs do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, several groups within the class can be identified (see below). Effects Antiallergic drugs have antiallergic, antiinflammatory, immunosuppressive, antihistamine, and … Antiallergics
Products Ofloxacin is commercially available as eye drops, eye ointment (Floxal, Floxal UD), tablets, and solution for injection (Tarivid). The active ingredient was approved in many countries in 1987, and the ophthalmic agents in 1992. The enantiomer levofloxacin is also on the market (Tavanic, generics). This article refers to ocular use. Structure and properties Ofloxacin … Ofloxacin
Products Beta-blockers are available in many countries in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, sustained-release tablets, as capsules, solution, eye drops, and as injection and infusion solutions. Propranolol (Inderal) was the first representative of this group to appear on the market in the mid-1960s. Today, the most important active ingredients include atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol and … Beta Blocker Effects and Side Effects
Keratoplasty is the term used to describe an operation on the cornea of the eye. In this procedure, a corneal transplant takes place. What is keratoplasty? Keratoplasty is the name given to an operation on the cornea of the eye. In this procedure, a corneal transplant takes place. Keratoplasty is one of the eye surgeries. … Keratoplasty: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Effects Carboanhydrase inhibitors on the one hand weakly diuretic, on the other hand lower intraocular pressure. Mechanism of action Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase. Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase in the ciliary body decreases aqueous humor secretion. This results in a decrease in intraocular pressure. Indications Glaucoma, ocular hypertension Prophylaxis of altitude sickness Other indications: Oedema, cerebral … Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
