Opticyclin 1% Eye Ointment
Tetracycline Hydrochloride 1% Eye prep
10mg/g
Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.
| Pack size | 5g Tube |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | JORDAN |
| Agent | ARABIAN ETHICALS CO. |
| Retail Price | 5.00 AED |
Indications
Opticyclin 1% Eye Ointment is used for:
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Adults: Apply every two to four hours.
Child Dose
Ophthalmic
Children: Apply every two to four hours.
Renal Dose
Administration
First, wash hands. Then pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into the pouch. A 1-cm (approximately 1/3-inch) strip of ointment is usually enough. Gently close the eyes and keep them closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to come into contact with the infection.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity; pregnancy, lactation, children; renal impairment.
Precautions
Hepatic impairment. Avoid exposure to sunlight. Periodic evaluation of renal, hepatic and haematological system during prolonged therapy.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Impaired absorption w/ antacids containing divalent and trivalent cations (e.g. Al, Ca, Mg), Fe, Zn and Na bicarbonate preparations, kaolin-pectin, bismuth subsalicylate, sucralfate, strontium ranelate, colestipol and colestyramine. May interfere w/ the bactericidal action of penicillin. May potentiate the effect of anticoagulants. May decrease efficacy of oral contraceptives. Nephrotoxic effects may be exacerbated by diuretics or other nephrotoxic drugs. May increase the hypoglycaemic effect of insulin and sulfonylureas in patients w/ DM. May increase toxic effects of ergot alkaloids and methotrexate.
Potentially Fatal: Concurrent methoxyflurane may result to fatal renal toxicity. Increased risk of benign intracranial HTN w/ vit A or retinoids (e.g. acitretin,isotretinoin, tretinoin).
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Tetracycline Hydrochloride 1% Eye prep :
Burning, irritation, visual disturbances, superinfections, photosensitivity, hypersensitivity,
Mechanism of Action
Tetracycline exhibits its bacteriostatic action by reversibly binding to the 30S subunits of the ribosome, thus preventing protein synthesis and arresting cell growth. It has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity including Chlamydiaceae, Mycoplasma spp., Rickettsia spp., spirochaetes, many aerobic and anaerobic gm+ve and gm-ve pathogenic bacteria and some protozoa.
Note
Opticyclin 1% 10mg/g Eye Ointment manufactured by Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.. Its generic name is Tetracycline Hydrochloride 1% Eye prep. Opticyclin 1% is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Opticyclin 1% Eye Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.