Drops of Emoxipin in ophthalmic practice are of particular importance - they are designed to restore eye tissue. These are synthetic antioxidant drops that prevent the peroxidation of lipids in cell membranes, and are therefore shown in various pathologies.
Composition and action of drops for eyes Emoxipine
Emoxipine is a modern medicine that increases tissue resistance to oxygen deficiency, and also increases vascular stability and prevents platelet fusion.
This antihypoxic and anti-protective agent reduces the permeability of the blood vessels of the eye, and also normalizes the circulation of the intraocular fluid.
Drops are 1% solution, where 1 mg contains 1 mg of active ingredient - methyl ethyl pyridinol. Packaging is a sterile 5 ml bottle.
The active substance contributes to:
- strengthening of vascular walls;
- vasodilation;
- resolution of small hemorrhages;
- helps to fight with hypoxia;
- protects tissues and retina from bright light;
- liquefies blood.
Instructions for the use of drops Emoxipine
Due to its properties, this agent is shown in various pathologies of the eyes.
Indications for use of Emoxipine
Initially, this tool was proposed for the treatment of eye hemorrhages, non-inflammatory damage to the retina of the eye caused by diabetes mellitus , in retinal dystrophy due to brain disease, for the treatment of vein thrombosis in the retina, and in the complication of myopia (myopia).
Under aggressive environmental conditions (the threat of laser or sunburn), this remedy is used to relieve symptoms.
Emoxipine drops are also used during rehabilitation after laser surgery on the retina.
Today, physicians have found a wider application for these drops, and they are prescribed to patients with insufficient oxygen supply to the eye tissue - with myocardial infarction, skin diseases, severe blood loss, glaucoma , etc.
Mode of application
These drops are used in three ways:
- for the eyeball - retrobulbarno;
- in the space near the eyeball - parabulbar;
- under the skin of the eye - subconjunctivally.
Retrobulbarno medicament is used for 0.5 ml once a day for 15 days.
The remaining two methods - parabudarno and subconjunctivally - 0.5 ml once a day or every other day for 10 to 30 days.
The course of treatment can be carried out several times a year under the supervision of a doctor.
Before the laser operation, Emoxipin is administered for the eyeball 24 hours before the procedure, and then for an hour. After cauterization, it is necessary to use a retrobulbar drug of 0.5 ml for 10 days.
In patients with myocardial infarction, Emoxipin is administered intravenously drip for 5 days at a dose of 10 mg per kg per day.
The duration of treatment is about two weeks. This is necessary to prevent necrosis and accelerate recovery processes.
Of the features of the application, the recommendation is not to mix medicament with solutions of other drugs.
Instructions for drops Emoxipine - contraindications
Medication can not be used during pregnancy, as well as allergic reactions to the active substance. Before use, the lactation period should be consulted with your doctor.
Side effects of the drug
In most cases, the drops are well tolerated, but with individual intolerance, itching, burning,
Emoxipine analogues
There are numerous analogues of eye drops Emoxipine:
- Hrustalin;
- Catalin;
- Katachrom;
- Taufon;
- Ujala;
- Quinaks.