Eye drops Ganfort: description and rules of use

One of the best means for normalizing intraocular pressure is now the Ganfort digestion solution. As a combined medicine, Ganfort is widely used in ophthalmology for the treatment and prevention of various eye diseases.

Description of the preparation

Ganfort is a clear, liquid, light yellow shade for instillation into the eyes.It consists of two active substances: bimatoprost and timolol, which reduce the production and increase the outflow of intraocular fluid, thereby reducing the pressure inside the eye.

Eye drops are produced in plastic bottles of three milliliters with a dispenser. The set also includes a cardboard box and a liner with instructions for use.

Pharmacological action and group

The drug Ganfort belongs to the group of antihypertensive drugs and has minimal systemic adsorption.

The properties of the decrease in the pressure of the active component of bimatoprost are due to a decrease in the production of the intraocular fluid, timolol by an increase in its outflow.The pronounced effect of the drug is achieved by combining substances.

Indications and contraindications in use

As a rule, preparations of this type are shown with increased intraocular pressure in various diseases.In particular, ophthalmologists appoint Ganfort in the open-angle form of glaucoma.

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How to use: eye drops are prescribed at a dose in each eye once a day.When using other eye drops or ointments at the same time during treatment, the interval between appointments should be at least fifteen minutes.If the patient wears contact lenses, they are recommended to be removed before instillation and worn only after fifteen to twenty minutes after the procedure.

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Skipping the drug is not recommended. With a single pass, the preparation is instilled on the next day in the usual mode without exceeding the dosage.

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug;
• Diseases of the respiratory tract (in particular, asthma);
• Sinus bradycardia;
• Cardiovascular diseases.

The drug is important to use with caution in diabetes, because it is able to mask the marked signs of hypoglycemia.Also, it is not prescribed if there is a risk of lens rupture.

Studies of the interaction of the drug with other drugs of different types have not been conducted and there are no data on them.

If any other medications are taken during the treatment with the Ganfort solution, this should be reported to the ophthalmologist. It is also advisable to consult a doctor before taking any other medications.

In pregnancy

Ganfort is prescribed to pregnant women only if the risk of complications in eye diseases exceeds the risk of miscarriage and death of the fetus. At the same time, it is absolutely necessary to have constant monitoring by the attending physician and to diagnose the results.During the lactation period the product is contraindicated.

To small children

Eye drops of this type are not used in pediatrics, as they have a number of limitations.Currently, the drug is contraindicated for the treatment of children under the age of eighteen.

Possible complications caused by the drug

Overdose with drops Ganfort is unlikely. Among the main side effects:

• Hyperemia and redness of the conjunctiva;
• Hirsutism;
• Keratitis;
• Erosion of the cornea;
• Unpleasant sensations in the field of vision: itching, pain, burning;
• Swelling of the mucosa;
• Blepharitis;
• Iridocyclitis;
• Decreased visual quality.

Possible pain in the chest, problems with the respiratory system. Also, the drug can aggravate the pathology of the cardiovascular system. Taking medication rarely causes keratitis and corneal ulcers. With proper admission, the risk of complications is minimized.

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conclusions

Ganfort is the strongest means for lowering intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and other diseases. By combining the two active components, the solution effectively fights with the expressed symptoms of glaucoma and its possible complications. However, being a strong drug, the drug is not given to young children and is not practically used during pregnancy because of the high risk of serious side effects.

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