Pirenoxine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Pirenoxine is used in the treatment of cataracts, usually given as eye drops.
Indications
Pirenoxine is primarily indicated in conditions like Cataract, Induction of labor, Inevitable abortion, Labor augmentation, Lactation induction, Postpartum hemorrhage, Uterine atony.
Contraindications
Pirenoxine is contraindicated in conditions like Placenta previa, Uterine hyperactivity.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Pirenoxine, which give rise to further complications include Keratitis, Marginalis, Conjunctival infections, Smarting. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pirenoxine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Itching, Blepharitis.
Warnings
Use only by instillation, store the ophthalmic solution, once prepared, protects from heat, light and moisture and use within 20 days. Avoid contact of the tip of dropper with eye when instilling. This drug changes color in the presence of metallic ion.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
750 to 1500 ug (1100 (1125)) 4.8 hourly Ophthalmic —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Pirenoxine was found.
Storage
Eye drops
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
CATALIN
ActiveHELIX PHARMA (PRIVATE) LIMITED
DML: CATALIN
Eye Drops