Eye drops "Restasis": instructions for use, analogues and reviews

Undoubtedly, the eyes are one of the mostuniversal and valuable gifts of nature for each person. However, in the absence of due care for them, constant loads, irradiation with computer and television screens, serious negative consequences can arise, from a deterioration of vision to complete blindness.

Eye drops "Restasis" areophthalmic preparations of immunomodulating type, which is intended for topical application. This drug is used to moisturize the mucous membrane and helps to relieve inflammation. In this article, we will examine the preparation in more detail.

When do I need to use drops?

Eye drops "Restasis" mainlyare prescribed to those patients who have had dry eye syndrome or dry keratoconjunctivitis (insufficient production of tear fluid that moisturizes and protects the cornea).

Form of release of "Restasis" and its composition

This preparation is in the form of drops forEye, having an active substance concentration of 0.05%. Outwardly they look like a cloudy or semitransparent emulsion. Drops are packed in a plastic bottle, the capacity of which is four hundredth of a milliliter. It is designed for a single application.

Eye drops "Restasis" have the following composition:

• cyclosporine in an amount of 0.5 milligrams, characterized by immunosuppressive effect, which manifests itself in the systematic use of it;
• the same amount of carbomer;
• castor oil (12.5 milligrams);
• glycerol (22 milligrams);
• polysorbate (8 to 10 milligrams);
• sodium hydroxide (4.09 milligrams);
• water.

How is the drug used?

Before using eye drops"Restasis", you need to shake the bottle a little, in order for the liquid in it to acquire a uniform structure. Then it is required to introduce into each eye one or two drops in the morning and in the evening with an interval of twelve hours. These recommendations should be followed without fail.

After the drug has been administered, the patientyou need to blink a few times to distribute the medication evenly. Since each bottle is used once, the remedy should be disposed of immediately after the procedure.

Using the "Restasis", it is necessary to avoid that the tip of the bottle touches both the organs of vision and other surfaces, in order to avoid contamination of the means located in it.

If the patient uses contact lenses, they must be removed before using this drug, and it can be inserted only after fifteen minutes.

The nature of interaction with other drugs

At the moment there is no informationon the interaction of eye drops "Restasis" with other drugs. If the patient is still using ophthalmic drops, then he should observe a minimum of twenty-minute interval between the use of two different drugs.

In addition, it is well known that "Restasis" can reduce the effect of vaccination, and therefore, during its use, the patient should avoid the introduction of impaired live vaccines.

Possible side effects and contraindications

Among the side effects of using eye drops "Restasis" are the following:

• burning of the organs of vision;
• itching and pain in the eye area;

• photophobia;
• ocular hyperemia;
• blurred vision, sensation of a foreign body in the organs of vision;
• painful sensations in the temples and forehead;
• swelling and redness of the eyelids;
• corneal ulcers and erosion;
• dizziness;
• nausea;
• rash;
• drying of the eyes;
• lacrimation;
• allergic manifestations of a systemic nature.

"Restasis" has such contra-indications as:

• the patient's age is up to eighteen years;
• eye infections of an acute nature;
• lactation period and gestation time;
• herpetic keratitis;
• hypersensitivity to any of the components in the composition of the drops.

In the case of reduced visual clarity in the patient, after the introduction of this drug, he must temporarily abandon the driving of the vehicle and work with any complex mechanisms.

According to the instruction, eye drops "Restasis" atpregnancy is not recommended, because no studies have been conducted so far on their effect on fetal development in the maternal womb.

Features of storage and some instructions

One bottle contains a single dose of the drug, that is, one drop for each eye. Emulsion from the open container should be used immediately, and the remaining material should be disposed of.

During the use of the emulsion,deterioration of vision of a temporary nature, in connection with which it is not allowed to drive any vehicle and engage in activities that require strain of the organs of vision and high concentration of attention.

Means are not cheap. For one bottle of drops it will be necessary to give about 3000-3500 rubles. It depends on the price policy of the pharmacy network, as well as the region. Not everyone can afford them.

The drug should be stored at room temperature, in a place where children have limited access. Shelf life, equal to two years, have eye drops "Restasis".

Analogues

At the moment there is no pharmaceutical marketexact analogue drops "Restasis." But if the drug is intolerant, it can be replaced by such means, which to a certain extent compensate its effect:

• Vidisik.
• The Vizin.
• "Hilo-chest of drawers".
• "Hilo-kea."

• "Khozar-chest of drawers".
• The "oxial".
• "Floxal".
• Oftagel.
• "Otholik".
• Sandoz.
• "Orgosporin".
• "Stillavit."

"Vizin"

It is a vasoconstrictor, which is used in ophthalmology. The active ingredient is tetrisoline hydrochloride.

Has a sympathomimetic effect,stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system. The vasoconstrictive effect is produced, the swelling of the tissues is reduced. The drug starts to act 1 minute after instillation, and the effect lasts for eight hours. It treats conjunctival hyperemia and relieves eye swelling that can occur with allergies or from the action of external stimuli.

"Stillavit"

It is considered a combined preparation that moisturizes well, prevents the drying of the cornea, eliminates burning, swelling and a feeling of discomfort in the eyes. The main active ingredients are sodium hyaluronate, sodium chondroitin sulfate and provitamin B5 (D-panthenol).

Eye drops "Restasis": reviews

Drops have a large number of positivereviews of patients. It is noted that, thanks to their use, they managed to quickly get rid of tear and red eyes. Some have experienced negative side effects, which have been eliminated even without the withdrawal of this drug. Negative feedback is available for a very high price.

Ophthalmologists respond well to the drug, however, do not recommend using drops without consulting a doctor.

We examined the eye drops "Restasis" instructions for use.