Products Indometacin has been approved in many countries since 1999 in the form of eye drops (Indophtal, Indophtal UD). Structure and properties Indomethacin (C19H16ClNO4, Mr = 357.8 g/mol) is an indoleacetic acid derivative. It exists as a white to yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Indomethacin (ATC S01BC01) has analgesic and … Indomethacin Eye Drops
Products Ketorolac commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets, as a solution for injection (Tora-Dol), and as eye drops (Acular, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Ketorolac (C15H13NO3, Mr = 255.7 g/mol) is present in drugs in the form of the salt ketorolactrometamol (= ketorolactromethamine), see also … Ketorolac
Products Bromfenac is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Yellox). It was approved in the United States in 2005 and in the EU in 2011. It was registered in many countries in 2013. Structure and properties Bromfenac (C15H12BrNO3, Mr = 334.2 g/mol) is a benzophenone derivative. It is present in solution in drugs … Bromfenac
Products Nepafenac is commercially available as an eye drop suspension in two different concentrations (Nevanac). It has been approved in many countries since 2008. Structure and properties Nepafenac (C15H14N2O2, Mr = 254.3 g/mol) exists as a yellow powder. It is an amide analog and a prodrug of amfenac. It passes rapidly through the cornea and … Nepafenac
Symptoms Snow blindness occurs with a delay within approximately 3-12 hours after exposure to UV radiation, often in the afternoon, evening, or night. It manifests itself in the following symptoms: Unbearable pain in both eyes Foreign body sensation, “sand in the eyes” Trickling of tears Conjunctivitis and redness, conjunctival swelling. Corneal inflammation Eyelid spasm, i.e. … Snowblind
Products Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available in numerous dosage forms. These include film-coated tablets, tablets, sustained-release tablets, oral suspensions, oral granules, suppositories, NSAID eye drops, lozenges, emulsifying gels, and creams (selection). The first active ingredient from this group was salicylic acid, which was used medicinally in the 19th century in the form of the … NSAID
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 Diclofenac eye drops are commercially available from several manufacturers (Dicloabak, Difen-Stulln, Voltaren Ophtha). They have been approved in many countries since 1994. Because of the potential adverse effects of preservatives on the eye, unpreserved monodoses for single use are also available. Furthermore, dicloabak was launched in many countries in 2012. This is a 10-ml … Diclofenac 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
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
Symptoms Acute nonspecific eye irritation manifests itself in symptoms such as foreign body sensation, eye tearing, redness, burning, and swelling. Causes Possible causes include external irritants and eye strain: Smoke, dust, heat, cold, wind, dry air, air conditioning, chlorinated water. Sunlight, UV rays see also under snow blindness. Wearing contact lenses Chemicals, medicines, for example, … Eye Irritation
