Taptic eye drops: instructions for use

Eye drops Taptikom is a combined action drug intended for correction of intraocular pressure. They are a clear, colorless solution that practically does not include visible particles. Due to the fact that the drug represents a sterile solution that does not contain preservatives, the drug is placed in hermetically sealed tube-droppers of a single use.

Description of the preparation

Tubics-droppers TAPTIC are packed in foil bags (ten pieces), which are then placed in cardboard boxes. In one box there are three packages with tubes-droppers.Shelf life of unopened package with drops for eyes TAPTIC - three years.An open foil bag can be stored for no longer than twenty-eight days at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° in a dark place. Care should be taken to ensure that the packaging with the medicinal product is out of the reach of children.

Drops for the eyes Taptikom is a combined ophthalmic preparation, which includes two active substances: tafluprost, timolol.One milliliter of the drug contains, 15 mg of tafluprost and 5 mg of timolol. Also, the drops contain auxiliary substances: water for injection, sodium hydroxide, glycerin sodium phosphate, trilon B, polysorbate 80, dodecahydrate, concentrated hydrochloric acid.In the treatment of ophthalmic diseases, drops are applied once a day, one drop.The drug is buried in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye (eye).

The dose should not exceed one drop. In those cases when the treatment is interrupted, the eye should be instilled by the next dose without increasing it.

Changes in dosage of Tapticom in elderly patients are not required.

Pharmacological action and group

Eye drops Taptics belong to the pharmacological group of agents used in ophthalmology: preparations against glaucoma and miotic agents (code ATX S01E D51).Combined drug contains two active substances - tafluprost and timolol, reducing intraocular pressure.Timolol is a non-selective beta-blocker that reduces intraocular pressure (both normal and increased), reducing the formation of intraocular fluid and improving its outflow. Although the exact mechanism of action of the substance to reduce intraocular pressure has not yet been fully established.

Tafluprost refers to antiglaucoma drugs. Tafluprost reduces intraocular pressure, enhancing the uveoscleral outflow of fluid filling the eye chamber. Strengthens the blood flow in the optic nerve.

The combined effect of timolol and tafluprost enhances the result (compared to the action of only one of the two substances).Therefore, the use of a combination drug (drops of Tapticom) leads to a more pronounced result than the use of tafluprost and timolol alone.Absorption of the active substances of the drug drops for the eyes of the TAPTIC is carried out through the cornea.

Also read the instructions for the use of eye drops Timolol.

Indications and contraindications in use

Indications for the use of eye drops Tapticom is the need to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with a diagnosis with open-angle glaucoma or ophthalmic hypertension. The drug is prescribed in cases when it is necessary to use drugs that do not contain preservatives. Also drops for the eyes of Tapticom are prescribed for patients who require the use of a combined therapy, as they do not react sufficiently to local therapy with beta-blockers or analogues prostaglandins.

Contraindications for the use of drops for the eyes of TAPTIC are:

• The presence of an allergic reaction any of the active substances or auxiliary components of the drug;
• Existing irritation of the respiratory tract;
• Bronchial asthma (including history);
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in severe form;
• Sinus bradycardia, syndrome of weakness of the sinus node, as well as sinoatrial blockade, blockade of II-III degree, which is not controlled by a pacemaker;
• The presence of severe heart failure;
• Cardiogenic shock.

The use of eye drops by TAPTIC to patients with diagnosed renal or hepatic insufficiency has not been sufficiently studied to date. The drug for this group of patients is important to use with caution.

Drops TAPTIC are used only for the doctor's prescription.

In pregnancy

The drug is used with caution at any time of pregnancy. This is associated with a risk of dangerous side effects. This is possible only if the desired benefit exceeds the possible harm.

Drops of TAPTIC can be used during breastfeeding.

To small children

Drops for eyes Taptics are not used in pediatrics. This drug for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases in adult patients.

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Possible complications caused by the drug

In the event that the patient has cardiovascular disease and arterial hypotension, it is important to assess the need for treatment ophthalmic problems with beta-blockers and take into account the advisability of prescribing drugs containing other active substances. When treating patients with cardiovascular diseases with drops of TAPTIC it is important to monitor their condition because of possible deterioration of health, as well as the occurrence of adverse reactions:

• Preparations containing beta-blockers are prescribed with great care to patients with heart block of the first degree;
• Care should be taken when treating patients with peripheral circulatory disorders.
• On the part of the respiratory system, after applying some ophthalmic beta-blockers, severe reactions (including death) were observed.Eye drops TAPTIC are used with caution for the treatment of patients with mild or moderate degree severity of COPD only in cases where the potential benefit exceeds the possible risk of developing complications;
• The drug is administered with caution to people with the possibility of spontaneous hypoglycemia, or diabetic patients.This is due to the fact that beta-blockers sometimes "erase" the symptoms of acute hypoglycemia, as well as mask the signs of hyperthyroidism. In the event of a sudden withdrawal of beta-blockers, hypoglycaemia symptoms may worsen;
• Eye drops Tapticom is used with caution in the treatment of patients with corneal diseases since the beta-blockers used in ophthalmology can cause dry eyes.It is not recommended to simultaneously apply two different local beta-blockers.

Also, there may be such side effects:

• Anaphylactic shock;
• Changes in the pigmentation of the iris;
• Darkening of the skin of the eyelids;
• Increased eyelash growth.

If any of these problems occur, consult your doctor.

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conclusions

Drops TAPTIC is a combined preparation that reduces intraocular pressure. The amount of medicine in one tube-dropper is enough for a one-time instillation of both eyes. Unused or not fully used product requires immediate disposal. The drug has many contraindications to the use, because of what it is used only for the doctor's prescription.

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