Axiumopto
Axiumopto eye drops help treat eye inflammation. They contain dexamethasone phosphate, a steroid that reduces swelling and redness.
Form
silmätipat, liuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
Manufacturer
Uni-Pharma Kleon Tsetis Pharmaceutical Laboratories S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Normally, put one drop in the affected eye 4 to 6 times a day. If your condition is severe, you might start with one drop every hour, then reduce to one drop every four hours as it gets better.
Method
Wash your hands well. Pull down your lower eyelid and drop one drop into the eye. Then gently press the inner corner of your eye near your nose for a few minutes. Discard the single-dose container after use.
Important
In severe cases, the maximum daily dose is one drop every hour, which means up to 24 drops in a 24-hour period.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •High eye pressure (after two weeks of treatment)
- •Eye discomfort, irritation, burning sensation, stinging, itching, and blurred vision after use. These effects are usually mild and don't last long.
RARE
- •Hormonal problems: more hair growth (especially in women), weak muscles, purple stretch marks on the skin, high blood pressure, irregular or no periods, changes in body protein and calcium, slower growth in children and teens, and swelling or rounding of the body and face (called Cushing's syndrome).
- •Allergic reactions to any ingredient in the eye drops.
- •Wounds that take longer to heal.
- •Clouding of the eye lens (cataract or 'gray star').
- •Infections in the eye.
- •High eye pressure (glaucoma).
- •Eye irritation and redness (conjunctivitis or 'pink eye') with watery eyes.
- •Widened pupils.
- •Swelling in the face.
- •Drooping eyelid.
- •Eye inflammation (uveitis) causing pain and redness.
- •White spots on the eye surface (calcium deposits on the cornea).
- •Eye surface inflammation (keratopathy) causing blurry vision, dry eyes, sensitivity to light, burning, watery eyes, and feeling like there's grit in the eye.
- •Changes in how thick the eye surface is.
- •Swelling of the eye surface (corneal edema).
- •An ulcer on the eye surface causing pain, watery eyes, squinting, and loss of vision.
- •A small hole in the eye surface (corneal perforation).
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you have an eye infection caused by bacteria, fungus, virus (like herpes), or amoeba.
- Do not use if your eye surface is damaged with small holes, sores, or unhealed injuries.
- Do not use if you have high eye pressure that was previously caused by corticosteroid medicines.
- Do not use if you are allergic to dexamethasone phosphate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- DO NOT INJECT these drops into your eye, and DO NOT SWALLOW them.
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- Do not let the tip of the dropper touch your eye or eyelids.
- Your eyes need close check-ups while using Axiumopto, especially if you are a child or an older person.
- If you have an eye infection, only use Axiumopto if you are also using medicine for the infection.
- Children should not use this medicine for long periods without breaks.
- If you have diabetes, tell your eye doctor or optician.
- If your eye is red and you don't know why, do not use Axiumopto.
- Avoid wearing contact lenses during treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you get swelling or rounding of your body or face, as this could be a sign of Cushing's syndrome.
- Tell your doctor if your vision becomes blurry or you have other vision problems.