Luxfen Eye Drops: Instructions for Use

The ophthalmic drug Luxfen is available in the form of eye drops: a clear solution (0.2%) of a greenish-yellow hue. The main active substance in the preparation is brimonidine tartrate (in 1 ml of the solution - 2 mg. Substance). Brimonidine (brimonidine) is used in the treatment of glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Its action is based on a decrease in the synthesis of aqueous humor and a simultaneous increase in uveoscleral outflow.

Description of the preparation

Auxiliaries in the composition of eye drops of Luxfen are: benzalkonium chloride, sodium chloride, hydroxide sodium, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, hydrochloric acid, distilled water. Drops of eye Luxfen are packed in polyethylene bottles with a nozzle-dropper.The volume of the bottle is 5ml. The containers with droppers are placed in cardboard packs along with an instruction containing the description of the medicine and the way it is used.

Shelf life of the hermetically sealed bottle is two years. After opening the container, the drug can be used for four weeks. The temperature of storage of the medicinal product is not more than 25 ° С.

Packaging with eye drops. Luxenfen should be kept out of the reach of children. The drug is used for topical application.Method of use: one drop is instilled in the affected eye twice a day.After the administration of the drug, it is necessary to press lightly on the lacrimal sac in the medial corner of the eye gap. Duration of pressing - about a minute.

The duration of treatment with Luxfen should be prescribed by an ophthalmologist depending on the individual characteristics of the patient's body and the specific disease.With the parallel use of several types of eye drops, it is important to maintain the time interval between instillations (from 5 to 15 minutes). For older people, the use of Luxfen eye drops can be done in the same dosage as younger adult patients.

Contact lenses must be removed before instillation. The use of lenses is recommended no earlier than 15 minutes after using Luxfen.

The use of drops sometimes causes drowsiness, reduces the clarity of visual perception.During the period of use of this remedy, it is important to refrain from driving a car or working with moving mechanisms. In the pharmacy chain, eye drops are issued by the prescription of a doctor.

Pharmacological action and group

Drops for eyes Luxfen belong to the pharmacotherapeutic group: antiglaucoma drugs, adrenomimetic selective alpha-2. The drug is designed to reduce intraocular pressure.The maximum effect of the effects of drops occurs approximately 2 hours after the administration. The duration of the action is about twelve hours.The pressure decreases with little effect on the respiratory and cardiovascular system.

Indications and contraindications in use

Drops for eyes Luxfen are appointed:

• With diagnosed open-angle glaucoma;
• With increased intraocular pressure (ophthalmic hypertension);
• In monotherapy for patients with contraindications to local beta-adrenoreceptor blockers;
• As part of complex therapy together with other drugs intended for lowering of intraocular pressure (the doctor can make this appointment if there is no effect from monotherapy).

The drug Luxfen is contraindicated for use:

• In case of hypersensitivity to any substance that is part of the eye drops;
• In therapy with tricyclic antidepressants or MAO inhibitors.

The drug is used with caution in the case of patients with the following pathologies:

• Diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• Liver or kidney dysfunction;
• Coronary or severe cerebral insufficiency;
• Obliterating thromboangiitis;
• Orthostatic hypotension;
• Diseases of Raynaud;
• Depression.

Data of clinical trials on the safety of the drug in the treatment of patients with diagnosed bronchial asthma does not exist.

In pregnancy

There are no reliable results of clinical studies of the safety of the use of eye drops of Luxfen for the treatment of pregnant women.During pregnancy and lactation, the drug can be prescribed by a doctor only in the case of a thorough evaluation risk for the woman and the child's organism and in the case when the necessary benefit exceeds estimated harm.

To small children

There are no data on the safety of the use of funds for the treatment of children. Therefore, drops of Luxfen eye are not used to treat young patients under the age of two years.When prescribing the drug to children aged 2 to 18 years, you need to be particularly careful, given the need to use the drug and the characteristics of the child's body.

After treatment procedures with the use of drops Luxphen in small patients, in some cases bradycardia, hypothermia, hypotension, muscle weakness, apnea were noted.

Possible complications caused by the drug

When using eye drops of Luxfen, a number of undesirable effects were observed. On the part of the organs of vision very often:

• Hyperemia of the conjunctiva;
• Itching of the eyelid skin and eye mucosa.

The following ophthalmic problems are also common:

• Burning sensation, dryness and irritation of the eye mucosa. Pain or swelling of the eyelids, redness of the eyelids, sensation of foreign body in the eyes;
• Impaired clarity of vision, cataract;
• Blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis;
• Edema of the conjunctiva, hemorrhage in the conjunctiva. Follicle disease of the conjunctiva and follicular conjunctivitis.
• Retinal lacrimation, mucous discharge from the eyes;
• Keratitis;
• Photosensitivity;
• Superficial spotted keratopathy;
• Falling of fields of vision;
• Functional vitreous damage, vitreous hemorrhage, floating opacities in the vitreous body and decreased visual acuity.

Rarely are there the appearance of barley, the erosion of the cornea. From the side of the central nervous system are frequent manifestations of insomnia or drowsiness, dizziness or headaches. The use of Luxfen causes pathological phenomena in the area of ​​the organs of the cardiovascular system:

• Increased blood pressure (often);
• Reduction of blood pressure (infrequently);
• Bradycardia, tachycardia.

When using the drug, often there are undesirable phenomena in the respiratory system: cough, shortness of breath, bronchitis. Sometimes drops cause the phenomenon of apnea and dryness of the nasal mucosa.The digestive system can also react in an undesirable way: often there are phenomena of dyspepsia, nausea, dryness of the oral mucosa.

The use of Luxfen often causes skin rashes, erythema, pruritus, puffiness in the face.

Drops can contribute to the development of infectious or parasitic ailments. Frequent cases of influenza-like syndrome, rhinitis, sinusitis. Very often allergies, namely, allergic conjunctivitis.

Quite often there are local manifestations of allergy, for example - keratoconjunctivitis, or general allergic reactions. From the side of the central nervous system, manifestations of depression are possible.

When the drug is used, patients often complain about asthenia, fatigue.

Features of Luxfen interaction with other drugs:

1. The main active substance of the drug (brimonidine) can enhance the effect on the human body of drugs that affect the central nervous system(for example, drugs containing ethanol, sedatives or anesthetics);
2. Caution is used Luxifen in case of need of parallel reception with drugs that affect the absorption and metabolism of biogenic amines(chlorpromazine, methylphenidate, reserpine), as well as adrenaline, norepinephrine.

When treating with the help of eye drops Luxphene in some patients there was not too much lowering blood pressure. Therefore, care must be taken when using simultaneously with antihypertensive drugs or cardiac glycosides.

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conclusions

Drops for eyes Luxfen are used for increased intraocular pressure or for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. The drug is used both in the complex treatment and in monotherapy. Due to the lack of data from clinical trials, the drug is used with caution in pediatrics. The drug is prohibited for the treatment of children under 2 years old. When prescribing a drug, pregnant women need to accurately measure the risk of complications and the perceived benefits of using drops.

The use of Luxfen can cause numerous undesirable effects on the part of many organs and systems of the body. Therefore, the need to use the drug, as well as the state of the patient's body during treatment should be monitored by the doctor.