Cataracts, myopia, inflammation of the lining of the eye - all these unpleasant diseases can affect any person. After all, we spend too much time behind a PC monitor, and perhaps many have an innate predisposition to various ailments. However, do not despair - you need to choose an effective drug and begin treatment! An ophthalmic agent - Oftan Katahrom drops - has proven itself well. Long-term therapy has a positive effect and helps to avoid surgery for cataracts and other diseases.
The principle of the drug
The mechanism of action of Oftan Katachrome drops is due to the antioxidant and nutritional effects of the main active ingredients of the composition on the eyes (nicotinamide, cytochrome C, adenosine). Nicotinamide is an important structural element that can stop the development of cataracts by updating the cells of the crystalline eye. Cytochrome C is able to neutralize oxygen radicals that form directly in the cornea of the eye. The compound acts as a powerful antioxidant in the lens. Cytochrome inhibits cytochrome oxidase and, thus, prevents the appearance of neoplasms that lead to cataracts.
Adenosine promotes vasodilation and perfusion in the eye, increases the outflow of toxic metabolites, improving the metabolism of internal fluids. In addition, this compound stops the development of conjunctivitis, renews DNA and stimulates the energy metabolism of metabolites in the lens of the eye.
The active composition is able to have a disinfecting effect on the surface of the eye, moisturizes the mucous membrane and prevents the development of bacterial infections.
Release form and composition of the drug
The medicine “Oftan Katahrom” is an ophthalmic solution, which is made in the form of a clear reddish liquid. Drop Composition:
- Cytochrome S.
- Sodium succinate.
- Adenosine.
- Sorbitol.
- Benzalkonium chloride.
- Nicotinamide.
- Water.
- Monosubstituted and disubstituted sodium phosphate, two-water.
Drops are available in bottles and equipped with a dropper.
Healing properties
The ingredients that are present in the Oftan Katahrom medication take part in cell metabolism and activate the regeneration of eye tissues. The drug is used in the postoperative period - this allows you to accelerate the healing and restoration of eye tissue. The healing properties of the drug:
- Promotes restoration of the tissues of the lens.
- Acts as an antioxidant.
- Significantly improves metabolic processes in the tissues of the eye.
- Moisturizes and nourishes the eyeball with useful substances.
- The medicine has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
- The drug helps to improve vision with myopia.
Active substances comprehensively affect the tissues of the eye, providing not only a therapeutic effect, but also preventing various ophthalmic disorders.
Pharmacokinetics
Oftan Katahrom drops contain components that are completely metabolized by the body and excreted naturally. It is this quality that allows patients to avoid many side effects when using the drug.
Cytochrome C enters the cornea and completely breaks down into metabolites, which are excreted in the bile and urine. Adenosine enters the tissues and is evenly distributed after 1 minute after instillation of drops into the eyes. The component is excreted in the form of decomposed compounds by the kidneys. Nicotinamide is also rapidly absorbed by the tissues and distributed. The component breaks down into two metabolites: niacin and nicotinamidase. They are excreted in the urine.
How to apply
Please note that the drug can only be prescribed by your doctor. If you have not passed the examination and you have not been given an accurate diagnosis, the drug can cause irreparable harm to health. As a rule, the solution is instilled in the affected eyes 1-2 drops up to 3 times a day. Gently pull the lower eyelid, tilt your head back slightly and look up, the solution should completely get to the surface of the mucous membrane.
Depending on the severity of the disease, the dose can be adjusted both upward and downward. The course of treatment with drops is quite long and lasts up to 6 months. Only such a long period of therapy can have a positive effect on the eyes.
If you wear contact lenses, they should be removed before instilling the drug. You can use them only 30 minutes after the treatment. Make sure that the tip of the dropper does not come into contact with foreign objects - otherwise you risk putting the infection in your eyes.
The active components of the droplets tend to collapse under the influence of high temperatures. So store the bottle at a temperature not exceeding +8 - +15 ° C. Pharmacists recommend keeping the liquid in the refrigerator. However, you should not use a medicine that has been sealed for 1 month.
Adverse reactions
Oftan Katahrom eye drops can cause adverse reactions in patients:
- After the drops fall on the mucous membrane, a person may feel a slight or severe burning or pinching. But, as a rule, this phenomenon quickly disappears - after about 10-15 minutes.
- There are known cases of allergic conjunctivitis, there was severe itching of the upper and lower eyelids, contact dermatitis.
- Less common are cases of skin rashes and swelling of the face, if such a symptom appears, you should immediately consult a doctor.
- Nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath.
- Arterial hypotension.
- The drug can have a vasodilating effect, so you can feel the sharp flushes of heat, feel the pulsation in the head. In rare cases, loss of consciousness is possible.
Drug overdose
Due to the high bioavailability, cases of overdose with drops practically do not occur. The components, getting into the blood, are rapidly absorbed and destroyed, turning into harmless metabolites. But if nevertheless an accidental overdose has occurred, it is necessary to stop the therapy and consult a doctor. As a rule, symptomatic treatment is quite enough, and all side effects go away, do not harm the patient's health.
Pregnant and lactating mothers
This drug is not recommended for women during pregnancy and lactation. This limitation is due to insufficient information on the effect of the drug on the fetus and breast milk. Do not prescribe Katachrome drops for children under 14 years of age - there are no results of therapeutic studies for this category of patients.
Special instructions
Do not use the drug for patients who suffer from glaucoma. However, drops of Oftan Katahrom with myopia (myopia) have proven themselves positively in the complex treatment of treatment of this disease.
It is forbidden to use the drug in the form of injections and take it orally. You should not use the medicine if you are allergic to at least one component of the drug.
If you are undergoing complex treatment of cataracts or other diseases, you should not use drops with other drugs at the same time - make an interval of at least 15-20 minutes and only after that, instill the liquid.
People who work with precise mechanisms or drive a car are contraindicated in performing work immediately after the treatment with drops. Blurred vision may occur - wait until objects are clearly visible again and dizziness disappears.
Drops contain benzalkonite chloride, which is absorbed by soft contact lenses. Therefore, do not use the medicine without removing them.
Analogues of the drug
If you were not able to find the Oftan Katahrom drug, it is quite possible to find analogues that have a similar mechanism of action in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases:
- Drops “Khrustalin” - have a moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effect.
- The drug "Quinax".
- Means "Emoxylin".
- The medicine "Taufon" - this tool has a wide range of effects. It is used in the treatment of corneal dystrophy.
- Tablets "Catalin".
- Tonic "Ujala." This product cleans the lens of the eye, preventing surgery.
- The drug "Vita-Yodurup."
Remember that each drug has specific components that can cause you to have an allergic reaction, so be sure to get medical advice before using analogues.
Patient Reviews
Note that this drug is used in ophthalmology quite often, because it has a fairly wide range of effects. However, Oftan Katahrom eye drops (reviews confirm this) are not suitable for everyone. They have a positive effect on some patients, but they do not help others at all, and in some cases even aggravate the course of the disease.
However, due to the balanced composition and economic affordability of the Oftan Katakhrom drop, the price of which is approximately 170 - 200 rubles, it can be called a popular remedy.
Do not ignore eye diseases - the sooner you start complex therapy, the higher the chance that you will not lose your vision and avoid surgery.