Details About Generic Salt ::  Idoxurid

Main Medicine Class:: Ophthalmic,Antiviral   

(EYE-dox-YOU-rih-deen)
Herplex,  Herplex-D
Class: Ophthalmic/Antiviral

 

Drugs Class ::

 Action Blocks reproduction of herpes simplex virus by irreversibly inhibiting incorporation of thymidine into viral DNA.

Indications for Drugs ::

 Indications Treatment of herpes simplex keratitis.

Drug Dose ::

 Route/Dosage

ADULTS: OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION: Instill 1 gtt into infected eye(s) q hr during day and q 2 hr during night. Alternate schedule: Instill 1 gtt q 1 min for 5 min; repeat q 4 hr night and day. OINTMENT: Apply ointment to infected conjunctival sac q 4 hr (5 applications daily).

Contraindication ::

 Contraindications Standard considerations.

Drug Precautions ::

 Precautions

Pregnancy: Category C. Lactation: Undetermined. Children: Safety and efficacy not established. Carcinogenesis: Based on animal studies, may be carcinogenic. Recurrence: Continue medication for 5 to 7 days after epithelial healing to avoid recurrence.

PATIENT CARE CONSIDERATIONS


Drug Side Effects ::

 Adverse Reactions

EENT: Ocular irritation, pain, pruritus, inflammation or edema; photophobia; corneal clouding; stippling; punctate defects in corneal epithelium; follicular conjunctivitis; puncta occlusion; conjunctival scarring.

Drug Mode of Action ::  

 Action Blocks reproduction of herpes simplex virus by irreversibly inhibiting incorporation of thymidine into viral DNA.

Drug Interactions ::

 Interactions Boric acid-containing solution: May cause irritation; do not coadminister.

Drug Assesment ::

 Assessment/Interventions

  • Obtain complete patient history, including drug history and any known allergies.
  • Assess for allergy, itching, lacrimation, redness, or swelling.
  • Withhold drug and contact physician if unusual changes or inflammation of eye occurs.

Drug Storage/Management ::

 Administration/Storage

  • For patient convenience, drops may be prescribed for waking hours and ointment for nighttime.
  • Wash hands before and after instillation of solution or ointment.
  • Do not mix with other topical eye medications.
  • Store at room temperature and protect from light.

Drug Notes ::

 Patient/Family Education

  • Demonstrate proper technique for instillation of drops or ointment, emphasizing importance of hand-washing and of not touching cap or tip of tube to eye, conjunctiva, fingers, or any unsterile object.
  • Inform patient that vision may be hazy for short time after instillation.
  • Explain importance of continuing medication for prescribed time even after healing has occurred, to avoid recurrence.
  • Advise patient to wear sunglasses and to avoid prolonged exposure to bright light.
  • Instruct patient to notify physician if condition worsens or if no improvement is noted in 2 wk. Physician should also be contacted if burning or stinging occur.
  • Caution patient not to use any other medications on eye such as boric acid.
  • Warn patient not to use other persons’ eye makeup, towels, washcloths, or eye medications; reinfection may occur.
  • Instruct patient to report the following symptoms to physician: Visual changes, pain, itching or swelling of eye.

Disclaimer ::

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.

DOWNLOAD OUR ANDROID APP

One of the 1st in India.High Quality Generic Medicine Portal Android Application for Online Oreder & Information.

For More Join Our Membership and Get Additional 25% off on Meds, also get MLM Benefits to get a permanent earning source.

Join Membership How to Search Medicine
Android App

We would like to keep you updated with special notifications.