Eye drops Duoprost is a complex anti-glaucoma drug. It promotes constant outflow of liquid through the corners of the eye. Thus, it helps to lower the pressure inside the eye. This makes the drug most effective in the open-ended form of the disease. The combined composition of the drug provides a lasting effect from its use. For this it is enough just one instillation per day.
Content
1Description of the preparation
2Pharmacological action and group
3Indications and contraindications in use
3.1In pregnancy
3.2To small children
4Possible complications caused by the drug
5Video
6conclusions
Description of the preparation
Duoprost is a combined ophthalmic drug that reduces intraocular pressure.This effect provides a combination of two active substances:
Timolol;
Lantaprost.
The preparation also contains auxiliary substances:
Sodium hydroxide;
Disodium phosphate;
Sodium chloride;
Chloride of benzalkonium;
Hydrochloric acid;
Sterile water for injection.Antiglaucoma combined preparation.
This is a sterile, colorless liquid. It must be absolutely transparent, with no visible particles. It is produced in plastic bottles with a volume of, ml, equipped with a special stopper-dropper. According to the instructions, a single dose is 1 drop per day. It is buried in the affected eye or both.Because the drug contains benzalkonium chloride, it can damage soft contact lenses. Before instillation they must be removed. To put on it is possible not earlier, than in 15 minutes after instillation.
If one instillation is missed, the next day use the usual dose. You can not double it, as this can lead to an overdose.
If you need to use several drugs at the same time, then after instillation of Duoprost you need to maintain an interval of 5 minutes.The open vial can be used no longer than 4 weeks.Shelf life in a dark place at a temperature of +8 - 15 C is 3 years.
Duoprost is dispensed in a pharmacy under the prescription of a doctor. It can not be used for self-treatment. Only a specialist can choose the drug most effective in each case.
Analogues of the drug are: Arutimol, Asopt, Ganforth, Glauprost, Dorzopt.
Arutimol - an analogue of Duoprost
Pharmacological action and group
Duoprost refers to the pharmacological group of antiglaucoma drugs.It combines a prostaglandin blocker antagonist and an adrenergic blocker. Latanoprost provides a constant outflow of intraocular fluid. But there are no reliable clinical studies that prove its ability to reduce fluid production.
Timolol stimulates a constant outflow of fluid and additionally stimulates membrane-stimulating activity.
It is excreted through the liver and kidneys.
Indications and contraindications in use
Duoprost belongs to the category of antiglaucoma drugs. It can be used as part of complex treatment:
Open angle glaucoma;
Closed-angle glaucoma;
Intraocular pressure caused by various diseases.
Duoprost is categorically contraindicated in such problems:
Children under 18 years;
Bronchial asthma or suspicion of it;
Sinus bradycardia;
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
Cardiogenic shock;
Individual sensitivity to the components of the drug;
The period of breastfeeding.
With caution, the drug should be used at any time of pregnancy, with a closed-angle form of glaucoma, as well as at a risk of molecular edema.
Duoprost is strictly prohibited for use in pigment glaucoma.
In pregnancy
Duoprost is allowed at any time of pregnancy, but with caution. This is only possible if the potential beneficial effect exceeds the expected risk.
The drug is strictly prohibited during breastfeeding. If it is necessary, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
To small children
The drug is not used in the treatment of children under 18 years. This is due to a large number of side effects.
Possible complications caused by the drug
During use of Duoprost preparation, these side effects may occur:
Strengthening the pigmentation of the iris (brown pigment may accumulate with prolonged use)
Headache;
Rashes on the skin;
Irritation of mucous membranes;
Itching;
Tingling feeling;
Increased tear:
Hyperemia of the eyes;
Palpitation;
Pain in the muscles;
Heartache;
Darkening of the skin around the eyes;
Change the appearance of eyelashes.
In rare cases, this can lead to the development of complications such as:
Blepharitis;
Conjunctivitis;
Corrupted cornea;
Exacerbation of angina pectoris;
Exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
When prescribing the medicine, the doctor will warn about the possibility of side effects. If during application there was an exacerbation of chronic diseases, a specialist consultation is needed.
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conclusions
Duoprost is a combined antiglaucoma drug.Its main active substances are lantoprost and timolol. They promote a constant outflow of intraocular fluid through special corners. This helps reduce the intraocular pressure.
The use of this drug is most effective in the open-angle form of glaucoma.The drug is used only as prescribed by the doctor. It is contraindicated for use by children under 18 and women during lactation.
