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Ioptame Eye Drop Substitute

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Composition:

LATANOPROST-0.005%W/V

Uses:

Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension (increased eye pressure).

Medicinal Benefits:

Ioptame Eye Drop contains Latanoprost, which belongs to a class of medications known as prostaglandin inhibitors. Ioptame Eye Drop is used alone or in combination with other drugs is used to lower eye pressure. It is primarily used in treating high pressure in the eye. It increases the natural flow of aqueous humour from inside the eye into the bloodstream. As a result, the pressure on the eye is decreased. Also, if the pressure is too high and is not treated, it can lead to permanent vision loss. Ioptame Eye Drop should be put only in the affected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

FAQs

Ioptame Eye Drop contains Latanoprost, and it works by increasing the natural flow of liquid from inside your eye into your bloodstream. This lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening.

If you miss a dose of Ioptame Eye Drop, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Do not stop taking Ioptame Eye Drop without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Ioptame Eye Drop, you may experience increased eye pressure. It can also lead to loss of sight. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

You should inform your doctor if you are undergoing dental surgery, and he might stop the use of Ioptame Eye Drop before the surgery.

Ioptame Eye Drop contains a preservative named benzalkonium chloride, which may be absorbed by the contact lenses and change the colour of contact lenses. So, please remove your lenses before putting Ioptame Eye Drop, and you can wear it 15 minutes after using Ioptame Eye Drop.

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