Products Cyclopentolate is commercially available in the form of eye drops (cyclogyl). It has been approved in many countries since 1968. Structure and properties Cyclopentolate (C17H25NO3, Mr = 291.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as cyclopentolate hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder. It is a racemate and a derivative of atropine, which is used for the … Cyclopentolate
Products Hydrocortisone acetate eye ointment Hydrocortisone-POS 1% was approved in many countries in 2014. Structure and properties Hydrocortisone acetate (C23H32O6, Mr = 404.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is an acetylated hydrocortisone (cortisol). Effects Hydrocortisone acetate (ATC S01BA02) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, immunosuppressive, and antipruritic properties. The … Hydrocortisone Acetate Eye Ointment
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
Effects Glucocorticoid eye drops have anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressive properties on the eye. They may increase intraocular pressure and promote infection. Indications Glucocorticoid eye drops are approved for the treatment of noninfectious inflammatory diseases of the anterior segments of the eye. They are also used in combination with antibiotics for infectious diseases of the eye. … Glucocorticoid Eye Drops
Symptoms Cataract manifests itself in painless visual disturbances such as blurred vision, sensitivity to light, glare, reduced vision, disturbances in color vision, seeing a veil of light, and double vision in one eye. It is the most common cause of blindness worldwide. The disease is usually characterized by a slow progression over several years. An … Cataract Causes and Treatment
Products Various eye drops containing dexamethasone as suspensions and solutions are commercially available in many countries (Dexafree UD, Maxidex, Spersadex mono, combination products). Structure and properties Dexamethasone (C22H29FO5, Mr = 392.5 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline, and odorless powder that is practically insoluble in water and is therefore prepared as a suspension. The solutions … Dexamethasone Eye Drops
Products Tropicamide is commercially available in the form of eye drops, as an ophthalmic insert, and as a solution for injection. This article refers to the eye drops. The active ingredient has been approved in many countries since 1957. Structure and properties Tropicamide (C17H20N2O2, Mr = 284.4 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder that … Tropicamide
Effects mydriatic: dilating the pupil Indications Glaucoma In eye diagnostics Active substances Parasympatholytics: Atropine (various) Cyclopentolate (cyclogyl) Tropicamide (Mydriaticum Dispersa) Sympathomimetics
Definition Eye drops are sterile, aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions of one or more active ingredients for dropwise application to the eye. They may contain excipients. Aqueous preparations in multi-dose containers must contain a suitable preservative if the preparation is not itself sufficiently antimicrobial. Eye drops without preservatives must be marketed in single-dose containers. … Eye Drops for Dry, Red, Pink or Itchy Eyes
