Throughout life, the person's eyes are exposed to various threats. The most common of these are bacterial infections. Such problems cause a lot of inconvenience and require an immediate course of treatment. In this case, eye drops of the L-optic can come to the rescue, which can quickly rid the person of the majority of dangerous diseases. Let's take a closer look at this drug and find out what it is itself?
Content
- 1Description
- 2Pharmacological action and group
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3Application
- 3.1Indications for use
- 3.2Contraindications in use
- 3.3In pregnancy
- 3.4To small children
- 3.5Possible complications caused by the drug
- 4Analogues
- 5Notes on use
- 6Video
- 7conclusions
Description
The drug is transparent, its color can be as pale and light yellowish, giving a slightly greenish tinge.Active substance - levofloxacin, in the solution takes a mass of 5 mg.
In addition to the main component, the medicine contains auxiliary, which include: sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, water.
The L-optic is delivered in a vial that is equipped with a dropper, made of soft plastic, with a volume of 5ml. All this is sealed in a box of cardboard.
The drug has a mostly yellowish color, is supplied in a 5 ml container.
Pharmacological action and group
Eye drops A-optics have a very broad spectrum of action.Refers to the fluoroquinolone pharmacological group of antibiotics. Its active substance fights against harmful bacteria and infections.
The action takes place at the DNA level.Levofloxacin blocks not only DNA-gyrase, but also topoisomerase 4. In addition to this, it affects the synthesis and super-differentiation of DNA. It leads to strong changes to the cell wall.
After the instillation procedure, the drug lasts for a long time on the surface of the eye. This allows him to act for a long time.
L-optics is a powerful drug that acts on the cellular and DNA levels.
Application
To correctly use the medication in question, the following rules should be adhered to:
- It is necessary to know that the remedy is used only at the local level.
- In each eye you need to dig in one or two drops.
- During the day, the number of procedures for using eye drops should not exceed eight times. Many people who are prescribed this drug use it every two hours.
- To determine the duration of treatment, you need to consult an ophthalmologist.
The same data is found inside the instruction that comes with the kit. Therefore, compliance with these items is highly desirable.
Indications for use
Ideal for treating diseases caused by infections and located in the anterior chamber of the organ of vision.
In this case, all infections should be sensitive to the active substance of the drug - levofloxacin.
Contraindications in use
The L-optic should not be dripped in the following cases:
- Allergy to the active substance.
- Intolerance of components that are in the group of fluoroquinolones.
If you have at least one of the items, you should contact a specialist to adjust the course of treatment.
In pregnancy
Studies conducted on animals showed that there were no negative consequences.However, it should be taken into account that there is no scientific data on the effect of substances belonging to the group of fluoroquinolones on the proper formation of cartilaginous tissue. Therefore, only after consulting a doctor, after weighing all the risks for the mother and for the fetus, you can begin taking this medication.
To small children
It is strictly forbidden to take the drug to children under one year.Those who have not reached the age of 18, the drug can be prescribed extremely cautiously.
The remedy has a number of limitations, so it should appoint only a doctor. Doing self-medication in this situation is very dangerous.
Possible complications caused by the drug
Ophthalmologists say that there are almost no complications after instillation of eye drops. If there are any negative consequences of taking the drug, you must immediately cancel the course of treatment and see a doctor. These consequences include:
- Redness of the eyes.
- Dermal state of the eyelids.
- Burning sensation.
- The feeling that there is an object in the eye.
- Pain in the head.
- There may be a nasal congestion, a cold.
Side effects and complications in most cases pass by themselves after discontinuation of the drug.
Analogues
The use of analogs of the L-optic is indicated in the case when the effectiveness of the drug has not been shown at the proper level. Such an option should be considered if, after 3-5 days, no proper effect was seen.
In this case, you can resort to:
- Okokostin;
- Floxal;
- Albucida;
- Ottavix;
- Normax.
Before adjusting the course of treatment, you should consult your doctor.
Notes on use
To maintain the purity of the solution, do not touch the dropper than. Before the procedure, you should always wash your hands and thoroughly and wipe with sterile napkins.
The method of entering the composition into the eyes is subconjunctival. Therefore, instill in the anterior chamber of the eye is not recommended.
Fluoroquinolone-containing drugs in systemic treatment in some cases caused complications even after the first instillation procedure.If the allergy begins immediately after the installation of the substance, then immediately remove the drug from the course of treatment.
If you do not follow the strict penalties of an ophthalmologist and use the medication too long, then, like with others antibiotics, excessive growth of microorganisms and fungi with increased resistance in active substance.
If the patient wears soft contact lenses and at the same time in the solution there is a preservative such as benzalkonium chloride, it is better to abandon them for a while.When interacting with drops of L-optics, such lenses can begin to absorb and change their color, as well as damage to eye tissues.
In case of a bacterial conjunctivitis, the use of lenses is prohibited.
If the course of treatment is designed for not a few drugs, then the interval between their instillation should be at least 15 minutes.
In the event that there is a decrease in visual acuity after the installation of drops, it is necessary for a while to abandon the driving of the car and the management of complex mechanisms requiring increased concentration attention.
Observance of all notes will help to avoid complications and unpleasant consequences.
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conclusions
Eye drops L-optics are able to cope with virtually any bacteria that cause eye diseases. With proper use and observance of all the rules of treatment, the patient will quickly feel the improvement of his condition. It is important to remember that this medication, like others, has contraindications, in which it is worthwhile to refrain from using it. Especially careful should be the one who wears contact lenses and drives transport, works with complex mechanisms. After all, some people experience a temporary decrease in visual acuity. In the absence of a proper result, the drug is replaced by analogues with a similar principle of action. The medication is installed subconjunctively, in order to avoid negative consequences about it, it should also be remembered.