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Prednisolone acetate eye drops is an eye drop that is sensitive to glucocorticoid inflammation in the eyelid conjunctiva, cornea and other anterior segment of the eye.

Prednisolone acetate eye drops

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Prednisolone acetate eye drops is an eye drop that is sensitive to glucocorticoid inflammation in the eyelid conjunctiva, cornea and other anterior segment of the eye.

[Drug name] Prednisolone acetate eye drops prednisolone acetate

[Drug alias] Pred Forte

[Molecular formula composition] The chemical name is: 11, 17, 21-trihydroxyprogesterone-1,4-diene-3,20-dione-21-acetate. This medicine is a synthetic corticosteroid drug. It is a white crystalline substance with a melting point of about 235 ° C. At this melting point, some prednisolone acetate is decomposed. Its molecular formula is C23H30O6, which is soluble in methanol and its maximum absorption of ultraviolet is 242 nm. Molecular weight: 402.49. Its ingredients include: 1% prednisolone acetate (suspension particles), benzalkonium chloride, polyoxyethylene sorbitol fatty acid ester 80 (surfactant), boric acid, sodium citrate, sodium bisulfite, chlorine Sodium, disodium edetate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, purified water.

[Specification] eye drops 1% x 5 mL

This medicine is a glucocorticoid. At the same dose, its anti-inflammatory effect is 3-5 times that of hydrocortisone. Glucocorticoid can reduce tissue edema, fiber deposition, inhibit capillary dilatation and phagocytic cell migration during inflammatory response. go. Can also inhibit capillary proliferation, collagen deposition and scar formation

Secondary eye fungal and viral infections can also lead to perforation of the eyeballs in long-term use in some patients with thinned cornea and sclera. Excessive use can cause systemic side effects.

Eye drops, 2-4 drops per day, 1-2 drops each time. 24-48 hours after the start of treatment, the dose can be increased to 2 drops per hour as appropriate. It is not advisable to terminate the treatment midway, and the drug should be gradually reduced.

Acute purulent eye infections without anti-infective treatment, acute herpes simplex virus keratitis, vaccinia, chickenpox infections, viral infections of the cornea and conjunctiva, eye tuberculosis, and fungal eye infections. Those who are allergic to the ingredients of this medicine are prohibited.

Long-term or high-dose corticosteroids can cause subcapsular cataracts. Patients with a history of herpes simplex keratitis, patients with acute purulent infections, and pregnant women should be used with caution. It can cause increased intraocular pressure, resulting in damage to the optic nerve and visual field defects. Therefore, it is recommended that intraocular pressure be measured frequently during the use of this drug.

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