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Epinephrine-type glaucoma eye medicine
Propine Usage: it drug is used to reduce pressure at eye. this is used in the treatment of glaucoma.
How to use Propine: To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination don't touch dropper tip or let the tip touch you're eye or any other surface. Tilt you're head back, gaze upward and pull down lower eyelid to make pouch. Place dropper directly over the eye & administer the prescribed number of drops. watch downward and gently close your eye for 1 to two minutes. Try not to blink and do not rub eye. If more then one type of eye drop is to be used, wait at least 5 minutes before using any other eye pill. do not rinse dropper. do not use eye drops that have changed color.
Propine side effects: Headache, brow ache, or temporary burning or stinging may occur initially. These effects should disappear as youre body adjusts to pill. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. this medication can cause your eyes to be sensitive to bright light. Wear sunglasses. Inform your doctor if you develop: vision changes, eye pain, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Propine Precautions: These eye-drops may contain preservative that may cause serious allergic-type reactions in poeple sensitive to such preservatives. Be sure to read ingredients about each bottle and ask your doctor if it applies to you. If you have had bad reaction (itching, redness, swelling or inflammation about eyes) to these eye-drops, tell your pharmacist. Before using these drops, tell your pharmacist if you have: HBP, heart or blood vessel disease, irregular heartbeat, asthma. this medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with your doctor. It's not known if this pill is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Propine medication interactions: Tell your doctor of all prescription & nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: all eye medications. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or healthcare professional approval.
Propine Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. it medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
Propine special notes: do not use it medication while wearing soft contact lenses. the lenses may become discolored.
If you missed Propine dose: If you miss dose, apply as soon as remembered; do not use if this is almost time for the following dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.
Propine Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. do not store in the bathroom. do not freeze it tablet. Discard the solution if this turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.
Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in medical emergency.
Active Ingredients : Epinephrine