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Synca Eye Drops
Manufactured bySUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsBrinzolamide (10 mg/ml) + Brimonidine (2 mg/ml)
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Description
Synca Eye Drops is a combination medicine of Brinzolamide and Brimonidine. It is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma. These are conditions characterised by increased intra- ocular pressure (increased pressure within your eyeballs) due to an imbalance in the production and drainage of the fluid in your eyes. If untreated, they can eventually lead to vision loss. It is also used to relieve redness in your eyes caused by minor eye irritations. Synca Eye Drops works by reducing the production of fluid in your eyes and lowering eye pressure.
Synca Eye Drops shows some common side effects like blurred vision, dry eyes, and burning sensations in the eyes. Most of these last for a short duration and get resolved with time. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. You should avoid driving immediately after using this medicine as your vision might be a little blurry.
Synca Eye Drops is for external use only. Instil Synca Eye Drops as instructed by your doctor. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to squeeze the eye drop from the dropper. Complete the whole treatment to see maximum benefits.
Synca Eye Drops is not recommended if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines as they might interact with Synca Eye Drops. This medicine is not recommended in children below 2 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before the administration of Synca Eye Drops.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Synca Eye Drops
Blurred vision
Dry eyes
Redness, soreness, irritation or pain of the eye lid
Discharge from eyes
Double vision
Headache
Dizziness
Conjunctivitis
Uses of Synca Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Intraocular hypertension
Intraocular hypertension is a condition characterized by high pressure within your eyes. It is caused due to excess production of aqueous humour and the incapacity of your eye to drain it. Synca Eye Drops helps to lower high pressure in your eyes.
Open angle Glaucoma
Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma (group of eye disorders) caused by high pressure within your eyes. It can cause progressive damage to the optic nerve (an eye nerve) that may eventually lead to vision loss. Synca Eye Drops is used to reduce the fluid pressure inside the eyes if you have open-angle glaucoma.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of Synca Eye Drops can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of administration of the dose.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of Synca Eye Drops lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Synca Eye Drops.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Synca Eye Drops is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women as not enough studies are done to understand its safety. This medicine is prescribed by your doctor only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Synca Eye Drops is not recommended in breastfeeding women as it is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk or not. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid using Synca Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Synca Eye Drops is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women as not enough studies are done to understand its safety. This medicine is prescribed by your doctor only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast-feeding
Synca Eye Drops is not recommended in breastfeeding women as it is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk or not. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Driving or Operating machines
Synca Eye Drops may cause blurred vision and rarely dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Avoid performing activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms.
Contact lens
Synca Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you are wearing soft contact lenses in your eyes. The lenses should be removed prior to administration and can be reinserted 15 minutes after the installation of this medicine.
Bacterial Keratitis
Bacterial keratitis is the swelling of the clear tissue on the front of the eye (cornea) due to bacterial infection. If Synca Eye Drops gets contaminated by the bacteria, it can lead to an infection in your eyes. Hence, do not touch the tip of the dropper as it can contaminate the medicine.
Use in children
Synca Eye Drops is not recommended in children below 2 years of age as the safety and efficacy data have not been established.
Missed Dose
Instil the missed dose of Synca Eye Drops as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never administer more than the prescribed dose. Seek immediate medical attention or contact your doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Antihypertensives
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
CNS depressants
Disease interactions
Hematologic toxicity
This medicine should be used with caution if you have any history of blood cell disorders or bone marrow suppression due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Heart Disease
Use Synca Eye Drops with caution if you have severe heart problems. In rare cases, this medicine may get absorbed into the blood on prolonged use and cause slow heart rate, chest heaviness, palpitation, reduced blood pressure, etc.
Depression
Use Synca Eye Drops with caution if you have depression, due to the risk of worsening of the condition. You will be monitored for worsening of the symptoms while using this medicine.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Instil Synca Eye Drops as instructed by your doctor. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to squeeze the eye drop from the dropper. Remember to use it at the same time each day.
This medicine is for external use only. Avoid contact with mouth, nose, or open wounds. Rinse immediately with water if it comes in contact with these areas.
Wash your hands before you apply the eye drop. To avoid contamination, you should not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
If you are using any other eye medication, wait for 5 minutes before using it. Consult with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within a few weeks of use.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Synca Eye Drops reduce the high pressure inside the eyes by decreasing the amount of fluid (aqueous humour) in the eyes.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Ophthalmic glaucoma agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 12 Jan 2022
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