₨ 137.95
MBBS
PROPINE 0.1% Eye Drops 10ml
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Dipivefrine:0.1%w/v
- Manufactured by : Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
- Drug Strength : 0.1%w/v
- Drug Form : Eye Drops
- Pack Size : 10ml
- Product SKU : dis_33979
Dipivefrine:0.1%w/v | Sympathomimetics
Manufactured / Marketed By : Barrett Product Form : Eye DropsPack Size : 10mlIngredients : Dipivefrine:0.1%w/vGeneric Category : Sympathomimetics
How it works
PROPINE 0.1% Eye Drops 10ml works by reducing the pressure inside the eyes.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for PROPINE 0.1% Eye Drops 10ml
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat rare
- Skin rash rare
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Burning and stinging of eye
- Eye irritation
- Eye pain
- Eye redness
- Sensitivity to light rare
Uses of PROPINE 0.1% Eye Drops 10ml
What is it prescribed for?
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Open-angle glaucoma
This medicine is used to reduce the fluid pressure inside the eyes of patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma, a condition characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve that may lead to vision loss.
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Intraocular hypertension
This medicine is used for the treatment of patients suffering from intraocular hypertension to reduce the fluid pressure inside the eyes.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
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Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to PROPINE 0.1% Eye Drops 10ml , epinephrine, or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
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Narrow-angle glaucoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.
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Driving or operating machines
This medicine may cause blurred vision in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience this symptom during treatment with this medicine.
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Contact lens
This medicine is not recommended for use if you are wearing soft contact lenses in your eyes. The lens should be removed prior to administration of the eye drops and can be reinserted after 15 minutes of administration.
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Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such a case, the patient should be monitored closely for any adverse effects.
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Bacterial keratitis
If the ophthalmic solution of this medicine is contaminated by bacteria, it can lead to an infection of the cornea (bacterial keratitis). Patients are advised to take all hygienic precautions to ensure that the medicine is not contaminated.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Ergotamine severe
- Selegiline moderate
- Procarbazine moderate
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severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a condition called Aphakia (absence of lens in the eye) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on clinical condition.
General Instructions
Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- Usage does not depend on food timings
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Effect on sleep is not established
References
- drugbank - Dipivefrin [Internet]. Available from: DB00449 [cited 2/25/2021]. 2021
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver PROPINE 0.1% Eye Drops 10ml. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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