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Irimist-V Injection

Manufactured byINDOCO REMEDIES LTD
ContainsHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Description
Irimist-V Injection consists of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose. It is used during eye surgery for lubricating the eyes. Irimist-V Injection may show some side effects like blurred vision, eye pain, redness of eyes, etc. These symptoms may subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they persist or worsen. Irimist-V Injection is administered in a hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional. Do not self-administer this medicine. Irimist-V Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Also, inform your doctor if you have or have had other eye problems and about your ongoing medications. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before receiving this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Irimist-V Injection

  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain
  • Redness of eye

Uses of Irimist-V Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Eye surgery
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Irimist-V Injection to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Irimist-V Injection remains active in your 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 Irimist-V Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety information, Irimist-V Injection is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Due to the lack of safety information, Irimist-V Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Irimist-V Injection is not recommended 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 skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety information, Irimist-V Injection is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Due to the lack of safety information, Irimist-V Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Driving vehicles or operating machines

Irimist-V Injection may cause blurred vision. Also, avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines immediately after eye surgery, as it may affect your ability to perform such actions. Consult your doctor to know if you have fully recovered before driving vehicles or operating machines.

Contact lens

Avoid using contact lenses immediately after eye surgery. Also, consult your doctor before using contact lenses.

Other medications

The use of some medications while undergoing surgery may cause complications. Hence, inform your doctor about your ongoing medications before undergoing eye surgery.

Missed Dose

As Irimist-V Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

As Irimist-V Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
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.
Irimist-V Injection is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Report all your current medications as well as your medical conditions to your doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Irimist-V Injection works by lubricating the surface of the eye. It also helps to maintain the shape of the eye during surgery and protect the tissues of the eye from damage due to surgical instruments during eye surgery.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 24 Mar 2022

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