Isopropyl Unoprostone

Isopropyl Unoprostone is synthetic analogue of dinoprost (prostaglandin F-2a) that is used topically as the isopropyl ester for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Brands

Adult Dose

Dose: 0.06 mg
Single Dose: 0.06 (0.06)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: Ophthalmic
Instructions: -

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

It belongs to Opthalmic Products and Antiglaucoma pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Isopropyl Unoprostone is 424.60.

Contraindications

Isopropyl Unoprostone is contraindicated in conditions like Intraocular hypertension,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Isopropyl Unoprostone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Palpitation, Nausea and vomiting, Dermatitis, Blurring of vision, Numbness, Dryness, Conjunctival hyperemia, Corneal changes, Keratitis, Ocular irritation and pain.

Indications

Isopropyl Unoprostone is primarily indicated in conditions like Glucoma, Ocular hypertension.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Isopropyl Unoprostone was found.

Interfrence

Falsely elevated values of serum bilirubin

Risks

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Store Below 15°C.

Warnings

It should not be used in patient with hypersensitivity to this drug and benzalkonium chloride. Risk benefits should be considered in intraocular inflammation. Monitor for eye colour change, Risk fautors for eystoid muscular oedema.

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