Introduction
Supraphen is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the eye caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems.
Supraphen helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor's instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
It is effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g.viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary stinging in eyes and blurred vision after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have the bacterial eye infection. This medicine should not be used for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.
Uses of Vanmycetin 1% Opticops
Side effects of Vanmycetin 1% Opticops
Common
- Stinging in the eyes
- Blurred vision
How to use Vanmycetin 1% Opticops
Take the medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
How Vanmycetin 1% Opticops works
Supraphen is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause eye infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the eye infection.
Indication
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Adult Dose
Ocular infections Adult: Apply a 1% ointment 3-4 times daily.
Hepatic impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Contraindication
History of hypersensitivity to the drug; Herpes simplex and other virul conditions of the eye, mycosis.
Mode of Action
Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to 50s subunit of the bacterial ribosome, thus preventing peptide bond formation by peptidyl transferase. It has both bacteriostatic and bactericidal action against H. influenzae, N. meningitidis and S. pneumoniae.
Precaution
Avoid prolonged use. Discontinue immediately if local hypersensitivity reactions occur.
Side Effect
Ophthalmic application: Hypersensitivity reactions including rashes, fever and angioedema.
Interaction
Decreased effects of iron and vitamin B12 in anaemic patients. Phenobarbitone and rifampin reduce efficacy of chloramphenicol. Impairs the action of oral contraceptives.
Potentially Fatal: Increases the effect of oral anticoagulants, oral hypoglycaemic agents, phenytoin. Avoid concomitant administration with drugs that depress bone marrow function.