Emedastine

Emedastine is a H1 histaminic receptor antagonist. Emedastine is used in eyes to reduce eye symptoms in hay fever.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.05 to 0.1 %
Single Dose: 0.075 (0.075)
Frequency: 6 hourly
Route: Ophthalmic
Instructions: drops.
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.05 5
Single Dose: 0.05 (0.05)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: Opthalmic
Instructions: Do not use in children under 3 year of age.
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Imidazole. It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Emedastine is 534.60.
Contraindications
Emedastine is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment,Hepatic impairment.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Emedastine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Blurred vision, Pain, Irritation, Edema, Rhinitis, Photophobia.
Indications
Emedastine is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Emedastine was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates.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
Eye Drops, Soln Store Below 25°C.
Warnings
'Patients should observed caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because may cause drowsiness. Emedastine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment, dose should be reduce in patients with renal impairment. Avoid use in young children and use with caution in elderly patients. Topical preparation containing antihistamines should not be used on broken and eczematous skin. Don''t wear contact leves if eye are red.'
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