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Atrodex-C Eye Drops

Manufactured byJAWA PHARMACEUTICALS (INDIA) PVT LTD
ContainsAtropine (1 %w/v) + Chloramphenicol (0.5 %w/v) + Dexamethasone (0.1 %w/v)
Description
Atrodex-C Eye Drops is used to treat the swelling of the middle layer of the eye (uvea) called uveitis. It reduces the pain, swelling and redness in the inside of the eyes. It also kills or prevents the growth of bacteria that can cause infection in the eyes. You should wash your hands properly before administering Atrodex-C Eye Drops. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper close to the eye with the tip facing downwards. Squeeze the dropper so that a drop of medicine falls in the pocket. Close your eyes for 2 to 3 minutes and repeat the same for the next dose. You will start to feel better in a couple of days after using this eye drop.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Atrodex-C Eye Drops

  • Dilated pupils
  • Stinging, burning, or discomfort in the eye
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye irritation
  • Eye discharge

Uses of Atrodex-C Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Uveitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    You will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after using Atrodex-C Eye Drops. But finish your entire course of treatment, even if the condition gets better.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Atrodex-C Eye Drops remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • 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 tendencies were reported for Atrodex-C Eye Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known whether Atrodex-C Eye Drops will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor that you are pregnant. It is acceptable to use upon your doctor's recommendation. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Atrodex-C Eye Drops passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding. It is acceptable to use upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid using Atrodex-C 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 of allergic reactions such as severe itching, redness, eye irritation, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known whether Atrodex-C Eye Drops will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor that you are pregnant. It is acceptable to use upon your doctor's recommendation. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Atrodex-C Eye Drops passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding. It is acceptable to use upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Driving or operating machinery

Atrodex-C Eye Drops may cause short term blurring of vision, burning sensation or discomfort in the eyes when it is used. You should be cautious about these symptoms before driving a vehicle or operating machinery.

Contamination

Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface since this may lead to contamination by bacteria. Patients are advised to take all hygienic precautions to ensure that Atrodex-C Eye Drops is not contaminated.

Contact lens

Patients are advised to remove contact lenses prior to the administration of Atrodex-C Eye Drops. The lenses may be reinserted post your administration as per your physician's advice.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Atrodex-C Eye Drops. And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose with Atrodex-C Eye Drops.
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
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Atrodex-C Eye Drops is for external use only. Administer it as directed by the doctor. Do not touch your eyes with unwashed hands. Use this eye drop at around the same time daily for the ease of remembering. Ensure that the treatment course is completed.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Atropine relaxes the muscles in the eye and results in dilation of the pupil. Chloramphenicol kills or prevents the growth of bacteria causing an eye infection. Dexamethasone decreases the release of certain substances that cause redness, pain and swelling of the eyes.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Mydriatics, Miscellaneous antibiotics, Glucocorticoids, Ophthalmic preparations

Schedule

Schedule H

Drugbank.ca. 2021. Atropine | DrugBank Online. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 April 2021].

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00572>

Drugbank.ca. 2021. Chloramphenicol | DrugBank Online. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 April 2021].

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00446>

Drugbank.ca. 2021. Dexamethasone | DrugBank Online. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 April 2021].

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01234>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Dexamethasone. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 28 April 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Dexamethasone>
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 May 2021

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