Dosage/Direction for Use
Intraocular Adjunct in ophthalmic surgery Adult: As 2% soln: Administer via intraocular injection. Ophthalmic Dry eye Adult: As 0.3-2.5% soln/gel: Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) tid or as needed. |
Special Precautions
Patient w/ pre-existing glaucoma. Patient Counselling This drug may cause transient blurring of vision on instillation, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Remove contact lenses prior to admin and reinsert after 15 min.
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Adverse Reactions
Ophthalmologic: Mild stinging, blurred vision, eye pain, foreign body sensation, eye irritation, ocular hyperaemia, post-op transient increase in intraocular pressure.
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Action
Hypromellose is a methyl and hydroxypropyl mixed ether of cellulose. It is used as artificial tears to prevent conjunctival and corneal damage due to impaired lacrimal secretions. It is also used as a visco-elastic agent by maintaining a deep chamber and allowing more efficient manipulation, hence, helps the vitreous face to be pushed back, thereby preventing formation of a post-operative flat chamber.
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Storage
Intraocular: Store below 25°C. Protect from light. Ophthalmic: Store below 25°C. Protect from light.
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CIMS Class
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ATC Classification
S01KA02 - hypromellose ; Belongs to the class of viscoelastic substances used as ophthalmologic surgical aids.
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