Vidarabine (Monohydrate)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Vidarabine ophthalmic preparations are used to treat virus infections of the eye.
Vidarabine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Indications
Vidarabine ophthalmic preparations are used to treat virus infections of the eye.
Vidarabine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Contraindications
Vidarabine (Monohydrate) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Increased sensitivity of eyes to light itching, redness, swelling, pain, burning, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Excess flow of tears feeling of something in the eye
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Vidarabine should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. It should be used with caution in patients with any eye problem or allergy, especially to any antibiotic.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.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
0.833 to 1.25 mg/kg.hr (1 (1.0415)) 24 hourly IV Inf — For 12 Hours in a Day
3 % (3 (3)) 4.8 hourly Ophthalmic — As Required
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
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Storage
Eye Oint Store Below 40°C. Protect from Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.