10% w/v DEXTROSE & 0.225% w/v SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP Price in UAE

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Dextrose (anhydrous), Sodium chlorideis available in the market in concentration

Name

Chloramphenicol 1% Eye prep

Precaution

Avoid prolonged use. Discontinue immediately if local hypersensitivity reactions occur.

Indication

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Contra indication

History of hypersensitivity to the drug; Herpes simplex and other virul conditions of the eye, mycosis.

Side Effect

Ophthalmic application: Hypersensitivity reactions including rashes, fever and angioedema.

Pregnancy Category ID

Mode of Action

Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50s subunit of the bacterial ribosome, thus preventing peptide bond formation by peptidyl transferase. It has both bacteriostatic and bactericidal action against H. influenzae, N. meningitidis and S. pneumoniae.

Interaction

Decreased effects of iron and vitamin B12 in anaemic patients. Phenobarbitone and rifampin reduce efficacy of chloramphenicol. Impairs the action of oral contraceptives. Potentially Fatal: Increases the effect of oral anticoagulants, oral hypoglycaemic agents, phenytoin. Avoid concomitant administration with drugs that depress bone marrow function.