Restasis Eye Drops (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution)

Restasis Eye Drops

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Restasis Eye Drops (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution) are used to to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

Restasis Eye Drops

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Restasis Eye Drops are manufactured by Allergan (USA) (Website: www.allergan.com)

Cyclosporine Eye Drops Brand Names

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Cyclosporine Eye Drops are available as Restasis, Cyclomune, Immusol and Imudrops.

Active Ingredient

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The active ingredient contained in Restasis Eye Drops is Cyclosporine.

Chemical Structure

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The structure of Cyclosporine is given below:

Uses of Restasis Eye Drops

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Restasis Eye Drops (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution) belongs to a class of medicines called immunomodulators and is used to increase tear production in people with ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye disease). Cyclosporine works by decreasing swelling in the eye and thereby allows tear production to occur.

Storage Instructions

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Restasis Eye Drops have to be stored at controlled room temperature i.e. from 20C to 25C (68F to 77F) with excursions permitted between 15 to 30C (59 to 86F). Store in a cool, dry and dark place.Keep this as well as all other medicines away from children and pets.

Warnings

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To avoid the potential for eye injury and contamination, be careful not to touch the vial tip to your eye or other surfaces.Restasis Eye Drops should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. Patients with decreased tear production typically must not wear contact lenses. If contact lenses are worn, they should be removed prior to the administration of the emulsion. Lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes after administration of cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion.

Warnings

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This medicine can cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are certain that you can undertake such activities safely.

Restasis Eye Drops Dosage

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Use one drop of Restasis Eye Drops (Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) twice a day in each eye, approximately 12 hours apart. Discard the vial immediately after use.

The adult dosage of Restasis Eye Drops (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution) is given below:

Restasis Eye Drops

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Contraindications

Restasis Eye Drops are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Cyclosporine or any other component of this medication.

Restasis Eye Drops Side Effects

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The most common adverse event following the use of Restasis Eye Drops (Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) was ocular burning (17%).

Other side effects reported in 1% to 5% of patients included conjunctival hyperaemia, discharge, epiphora, eye pain, foreign body sensation, pruritus, stinging and visual disturbance (most often blurring).

Restasis Eye Drops Overdose

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Some of the possible symptoms of an overdose with Restasis Eye Drops (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution) include headaches, eye irritation, or vomiting. However, the specific effects will vary, based on how much was administered and whether it was used as an eye drop or taken by mouth.

Overdose treatment will involve supportive care, which consists of treating any symptoms that result from Restasis overdose.

Restasis Eye Drops During Pregnancy

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Restasis Eye Drops (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution) has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C. There have been no adequate and well-controlled studies regarding use of Cyclosporine ophthalmic microemulsion by pregnant women. Restasis Eye Drops should be administered to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

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Restasis Eye Drops (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution) by Allergan (USA).