Anti-inflammatory drops for eyes: types, features of application
Redness of the eyes, burning, itching, lacrimation are the symptoms that most people face. All these manifestations are caused by the inflammatory process, which can occur for a variety of reasons: eye strain, trauma, allergies, infections.
According to statistics, more and more people are ill with eye diseases: both children and adults. Ophthalmologists have to prescribe different drops for the eyes to restore vision to patients.What drops are included in the number of anti-inflammatory and when they are prescribed?
Anti-inflammatory drugs are necessary when entering into the eye of such infections as:
Blepharitis(inflammation of the eyelids);
Conjunctivitis(inflammation of the outer shell of the eye);
Keratite(inflammation of the corneal membrane);
Dacryocystitis(inflammation of the lacrimal sac);
Barley eyes;
Sclerite(inflammation of the sclera);
Uveitis(inflammation of the choroid);
Iridocyclitis(inflammation of the iris and choroid);
Endophthalmitis(infection of the internal environment of the eye).
Drops against eye inflammation will be needed to relieve the following symptoms:
Dry eyes;
Feeling of discomfort;
Inflammation of the eyelids;
Appearance of a veil on the cornea.
The use of anti-inflammatory drops can significantly reduce the burden on the eyeball. Also, these solutions act as preventive agents.
Features of preparations
Drops from inflammation of the eyes are divided into groups, depending on the mechanism of their action.However, a common property for all such drugs is that they all affect the mediators of inflammation, reduce edema of tissues and relieve pain.
Anti-inflammatory drops are divided into 3 main groups:
Glucocorticosteroids (GCS)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs);
Combined preparations.
Despite the difference in composition, similar preparations generally work in the same way.They effectively remove all signs of inflammation: itching, edema, redness, the appearance of scars.
The main difference, which the first two groups of drugs possess, is the difference in the force of action on the inflammatory foci, as well as in contraindications.
Timolol - anti-inflammatory drops
To select eye drops is recommended only after consulting an ophthalmologist, who will identify the cause and help determine which medications should be used in a particular situation. Otherwise, there is a real risk of damage to eyesight.
List
All anti-inflammatory drugs for topical administration in the form of drops have similar properties, since they are aimed at reducing inflammatory manifestations.
Glucocorticosteroids
This group of eye preparations is a natural or synthetically derived hormones of the endocrine glands.Biologically active substances contained in them, have a universal mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity.
The main indication for the appointment of glucocorticosteroids is considered pathogenic inflammation.Such drops actively reduce the intensity of inflammatory manifestations (redness and swelling of the eye tissues), have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and are used in case of acute need for localization of eye-dangerous inflammatory process.
GKS drugs are used in the same cases as NSAIDs, but with an especially severe course of the disease. In addition, they are widely used in autoimmune reactions of the body.
The basic preparations of GCS:
Dexamethasone;
Dexon;
Gentax.Cromogexal is a product of GCS
The drug Dexamethasone is the most popular among all. It is obtained synthetically and belongs to the steroid group. Has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects.
It is intended for the treatment of the following diseases:
Blepharitis;
Conjunctivitis (without pus);
Sclerit;
Keratitis;
Inflammation of the vessels of the membrane.
In addition, these drops are used to accelerate treatment after trauma and surgery.The drug has a pronounced effect in 4-8 hours after the introduction of conjunctivitis.
Side effects of GCS may appear after long-term use. Main among them:
Preparations of this group have conquered the whole world. NSAIDs have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.NSAID solutions are prescribed for all inflammatory processes of infectious etiology.
List of drugs:
Akyular LS;
Diklo F;
Indocollar;
Diclofenac.Diclofenac refers to NSAIDs
Diclofenac is the most famous of the drugs. Refers to the group of non-steroidal derivatives of phenylacetic acid. Has analgesic effect, facilitates and reduces inflammation and edema.
It is also used after injuries, cataract surgery and for prevention.It is recommended for cessation of retinal narrowing, with miosis, and corneal erosion.
Oculists prescribe Diclofenac if the nature of the eye disease is non-infectious.
Indocollar
The main active substance of the drug is indomethacin. Applied in the postoperative period, for pain relief and against inflammation.
Drops are often prescribed after a surgical operation on the eyeball, as well as for the treatment of conjunctivitis.The nature of the disease is non-infectious.
Drops Indocolier
Diklo-F
It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.Has both analgesic and antipyretic effect.It is often used for operations on cataracts, after surgery and after trauma or infection.
The action of Diklo-F can be felt 30 minutes after use.
Diklo-F drops.
The use of NSAIDs is prohibited in the following cases:
With increased sensitivity to the drugs of this group;
With ulceration manifestations in the digestive tract;
During pregnancy and lactation.
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Combined anti-inflammatory drops
These drugs include 2 active substances: an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory agent.They are used in the case when the inflammation caused a bacterial infection.
Combined eye drops are prescribed after ophthalmic operations to prevent possible infections and reduce inflammatory reactions of the eye tissues.
Examples of combined preparations:
Tebridex;
Sofradex;
Maxitrol;
Dexapos;
Dexa-gentamicin;
Dexatobroplet;
Garazon.
TebridexAre drops with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action. Components of the solution: eye suspension, Dexamethasone and Tobramycin. The drug is used for inflammation of the fore parts of the eyes, during the postoperative period.
Drops Torbadex
MaxitrolIs also a combined preparation that consists of Dexamethasone and two antibiotics - Polymyxin B and Neomycin. On the mechanism of action and effects is similar to Софрадекссом.
Maxitrol drops
Dexa-gentamicincontains in its composition Dexamethasone and antibiotic Gentamicin. It is used both for infectious lesions of the superficial shells of the eyes, and for allergies complicated by a secondary infection.
Drops Dexa-Gentamicin
Dexapos- a drug, which contains the active ingredient - glucocorticoid Dexamethasone. It is used for allergic damage to the eye 1 drop 3-4 times a day.
Drops of Dexapos
Dexatobropt- A combined drug that includes Dexamethasone and a broad-spectrum antibiotic, Tobramycin. Within half an hour removes the inflammatory process, applied 1 drop 3 times a day.
Drops of Dexabropt
There are other combinations of nonsteroidal drugs with antibiotics in the eye drops.
Nonsteroid drugs are prescribed only by a doctor, and treatment with such drugs should also be carried out under the supervision of an ophthalmologist. Long and uncontrolled use of hormones can lead to the development of glaucoma, cataracts, ulceration of the cornea of the eye.
Recommendations for use
Burying the eye - the procedure is simple, but responsible, and it must be done correctly.During a careless instillation, you can damage your eyes, carry an infection. To avoid this, you must follow certain rules:
Taking eye drops
Wash hands before instillation;
Do not touch the tip of the bottle with your finger;
If it is a pipette, then it must be boiled before the procedure;
Drops should be kept in the refrigerator, and one hour before instillation, reach and hold at room temperature(or warm the bottle in warm water), so as not to cause cooling of the eye and increase inflammation;
The number of drops should not be more than two, otherwise they will either just emerge from the eye, or fall into the tear-nasal canal, into the paranasal sinuses(which is even worse);
The position at instillation should be horizontal - thrown back;
To drip it is necessary only in the lower conjunctival sac at the inner corner of the eye, slightly pulling the eyelid down and not touching the eye with a pipette;
EIf several types of drops are assigned, they can not be used simultaneously.We must wait half an hour after the first drops, and then use the others.
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conclusions
On the shelves of pharmacies there is a wide selection of anti-inflammatory drugs of steroid and non-steroid type. Whatever means the doctor prescribes, you can always find the right eye drops. Remember only that self-medication can cause significant harm to health and not only negatively affect the visual acuity, but also lead to its complete loss. All the drugs presented above in the article must be used only for the intended purpose and under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
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