The drug "Cypromed" is an antimicrobial drug that belongs to the category of fluoroquinolones. The medication is used topically in ophthalmology, has bactericidal and antimicrobial properties, and is characterized by low toxicity. Produced in the form of drops for the eyes.
Structure
Eye drops "Tsipromed" contain the active component - ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. Excipients include sodium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, lactic acid, sodium hydroxide, disodium edetate.
Therapeutic properties
Eye drops “Tsipromed” produce a therapeutic effect due to the ability to slow down the enzymes of bacteria, thus disrupting DNA replication and reproduction of microorganism cell proteins. The properties of the drug apply to both calm and breeding microbes. Enterobacteria, gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms, intracellular pathogens are sensitive to the drug.
Eye drops "Tsipromed": instructions for use
The drug is injected into the eye into the conjunctival sac , 2 drops. It is required to use the drug with a frequency of once every 4 hours, which can change with a complication of the inflammatory process. In acute conjunctivitis, drops are administered up to 8 times a day, the duration of treatment is up to two weeks. With keratitis, the drug is used at least 6 times a day. The duration of therapy is up to a month, depending on the degree of damage. To prevent inflammation, the medicine is used one drop up to 6 times a day.
Indications for the use of the medication
Tsipromed eye drops are used to treat infections and inflammations of the eyes and their appendages. The medicine is used for conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis, keratitis, dacryocystitis, blepharitis. In addition, the drug is prescribed for the treatment and prevention of complications of eye injuries and after their surgery.
Contraindications
Do not prescribe Cypromed (eye drops) for children under the age of one year, women during pregnancy, individual rejection, breastfeeding.
Side effects
The use of drops can provoke the following negative reactions: in some situations, itching, pain, short burning, hyperemia of the eye mucosa, photophobia, allergic reactions, keratitis, edema of the eyelids, blurred vision, lacrimation, and spots. An unpleasant aftertaste in the mouth may be observed immediately after installation.
Special instructions for the drug
Eye drops "Tsipromed" can not be used while wearing contact lenses (soft). The use of the medication for patients who wear hard lenses is unacceptable. Before completing the installation, the lenses must be removed and returned back no earlier than a quarter of an hour. When sharing drops with other ophthalmic agents, a pause of at least five minutes is required. The medicine can briefly reduce the clarity of vision, and in combination with alcohol slows down psychomotor reactions.
Means "Tsipromed" (eye drops): price
The cost of the medication is 130 rubles.