Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name RIDINOX Has Generic Salt :: Idoxuridine
- 2 RIDINOX Is From Company Bell Ph. Priced :: Rs. 20
- 3 RIDINOX have Idoxuridine is comes under Sub class Anti Infectives of Main Class Ocular
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Ocular Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Infectives
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name RIDINOX Has Generic Salt :: Idoxuridine
RIDINOX Is From Company Bell Ph. Priced :: Rs. 20
RIDINOX have Idoxuridine is comes under Sub class Anti Infectives of Main Class Ocular
Main Medicine Class:: Ocular Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Infectives
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Idoxuridine | DPS | Rs. 20 | 10 ML |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 10 ML |
| RIDINOX | Bell Ph. | 0.10% | 10 ML | Rs. 20 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Bell Ph. :: RIDINOX | Idoxuridine | Ocular | Anti Infectives |
Indications for Drugs ::
Herpes simplex keratitis
Drug Dose ::
Adult: As 0.1% soln: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every hr. Taper to every 2 hr or 4 times daily. Continue treatment for at least 7 days.
Contraindication ::
Hypersensitivity.
Drug Precautions ::
Deep ulceration of the stromal layers of the cornea. Avoid prolonged use. Pregnancy and lactation.
Drug Side Effects ::
Ophthalmic: Irritation; inflammation of the eye or eyelids; pain; photophobia; pruritus; conjunctivitis; oedema. Rarely, lachrymal duct occlusion and hypersensitivity reactions. Corneal damage (prolonged use).
Pregnancy category ::
3
Drug Mode of Action ::
Idoxuridine, a pyrimidine nucleoside structurally related to thymidine, inhibits viral replication by substituting itself for thymidine in viral DNA. It is active against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses, and has also been shown to inhibit vaccinia virus, cytomegalovirus and adenovirus.
Drug Interactions ::
Corticosteroids may accelerate spread of viral infection.
