RIPATEC Eye Drops 5ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ripasudil 0.4 %
Manufacturer
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT RIPATEC EYE DROPSRIPATEC EYE DROPS contains Ripasudil which belongs to the group of medicines called Rho kinase inhibitors. It is used to decrease elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma as adjunctive therapy in patients who are not responding to prostaglandin analogues or topical beta-blockers or used alone in patients who are not responsive or contraindicated to other intraocular pressure lowering medications. Glaucoma is an ocular disorder that ca
Uses
gradually loss of eye sight due to increase in internal eye pressure. Before using RIPATEC EYE DROPS inform your doctor if you have acute primary angle-closure glaucoma (an eye disorder due to increase in internal pressure). Contact your doctor before using. The safety of RIPATEC EYE DROPS has not been established in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before using. RIPATEC EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before using. Safety of RIPATEC EYE DROPS have not been established in low-birth-weight infants, new born’s and children. Contact your doctor before using. The most common
How It Works
RIPATEC EYE DROPS promotes the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye into the systemic circulation. This decreases the increased fluid pressure in the eyes.
Directions for Use
Always use as directed by your physician. Instil RIPATEC EYE DROPS into the affected eye as advised by your physician. It is for ophthalmic use only. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your age, body weight and severity of the condition.
Side Effects
using RIPATEC EYE DROPS are conjunctival hyperaemia (dilation and redness of eye), conjunctivitis (eye inflammation), blepharitis (inflammation of eye lids) and eye irritation. Contact your physician if the above side effects worsen. USES OF RIPATEC EYE DROPS Used to decrease elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma HOW RIPATEC EYE DROPS WORKSRIPATEC EYE DROPS promotes the outflow of aqueous humor from the eye into the systemic circulation. This decreases the increased fluid pressure in the eyes. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways use as directed by your physician. Instil RIPATEC EYE DROPS into the affected eye as advised by your physician. It is for ophthalmic use only. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your age, body weight and severity of the condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF RIPATEC EYE DROPSCOMMON conjunctival hyperaemia (dilation and redness of eye) conjunctivitis (eye inflammation) blepharitis (inflammation of eye lids) eye irritation
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYThe safety of RIPATEC EYE DROPS has not been established in pregnant women. It can be used in pregnant women or possibly pregnant women only when therapeutic benefits are deemed to outweigh potential risks. Contact your doctor before using. BREASTFEEDINGRIPATEC EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before using. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESRIPATEC EYE DROPS has no effect on the ability to drive or operate machines. Consult your doctor before using. ALLERGYDo not use RIPATEC EYE DROPS if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Ripasudil or to other ingredients of this medicine. OTHERSBefore using RIPATEC EYE DROPS, inform your doctor if you have: acute primary angle-closure glaucoma (an eye disorder due to increase in internal pressure) Use in paediatrics: Safety of RIPATEC EYE DROPS have not been established in low-birth-weight infants, new borns and children. Contact your doctor before using.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Tell your doctor if you are using or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, vitamin supplement or herbal products. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally use too much of RIPATEC EYE DROPS, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. If overdose with the medicine occurs, management should be symptomatic and supportive. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ripasudil Pharmacological Category : Rho kinase inhibitors Therapeutic Indication : Elevated intraocular pressure (in ocular hypertension or open- angle glaucoma) Dosage Forms : Eye drops MORE INFORMATION Keep RIPATEC EYE DROPS out of the sight and reach of children Store RIPATEC EYE DROPS below 30°C
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Last Updated
25 Sep 2022