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Oftalmológicos
FLURBIPROFENO OFTALDAY
description
Eye drops based on Flurbiprofen, a last generation non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
presentation
5 mL dropper bottle with atraumatic applicator.
action
Topically applied to the eye, flurbiprofen inhibits the prostaglandin synthesis in the iris, ciliary body and conjunctiva, preventing the signs of eye inflammation. Surgery: it does not interfere with the action of the acetylcholine administered during eye surgery. It suppresses the intraoperative miosis through the inhibition of the ocular prostaglandin biosynthesis. Prostaglandins play a role in the miotic response developed during eye surgery through the constriction of the iris sphincter independently from the cholinergic mechanisms.
indications
Treatment of inflammatory processes such as conjunctivitis, and mild and moderate uveitis.Intraocular surgeries (Inhibition of the intraoperative miosis).
formula
100 mL of the solution contains:
Flurbiprofen sodium 0.1 g
Excipients q.s.
dosage and administration
Apply 1 drop in the conjunctival sac every 6 h; treatment duration will depend on disease progress and the discretion of the treating veterinarian. For inhibition of intraoperative miosis, a total of 4 to 6 drops should be administered on the eye by applying 1 drop every 30 minutes, starting 2 to 3 hours before surgery.
contraindications
Do not use in patients with glaucoma since it may increase the intraocular pressure.
collateral damage
Flurbiprofen is generally well tolerated. In some situations, it could generate transient eye irritation.
Caution
Use with caution in surgical patients with known tendencies to bleeding or who are receiving other drugs that can prolong the bleeding time. Presence of corneal ulcer, due to delayed epithelial healing.