Uses of Afenemi

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Dry eyes is a common manifestation of many eye diseases, although not too dangerous, it can affect life and reduce work performance. People with dry eyes can use Afenemi eye drops with the main ingredient being sodium hyaluronate.

1. What is Afenemi?


Dry eye symptoms occur due to inadequate tear production or insufficient moisture due to tears evaporating too quickly. Dry eye usually occurs in the elderly, but now tends to increase in young people. This requires the patient to use appropriate eye drops and one of them is Afenemi.
Afenemi is formulated in the form of eye drops, which can be used in case of dry eyes, dust in the eyes, eye pain, after eye surgery, trauma caused by wearing contact lenses ... The main ingredient of Afenemi Afenemi medicine is Sodium Hyaluronate 18 mg / 10ml will help effectively treat symptoms of dry eyes, and help patients maintain clear eyes. The active ingredient Sodium hyaluronate in Afenemi is also known as hyaluronic acid or hyaluronan and is derived from nature. This active ingredient is present anywhere in the body where moisture is required or as a lubricant between layers of tissue for the purpose of eliminating friction. Some sites of the presence of Hyaluronic Acid include vitreous body, tear film, cartilage and synovial fluid in joints, all mucous membranes of the body and in particular it is a basic component of skin ( up to 55% is Sodium Hyaluronate)
Sodium Hyaluronate is known as a lubricant of tissues in the body, especially playing an important role in regulating interactions between adjacent tissues.
In addition, Sodium Hyaluronate also ensures mechanical protection for tissues (such as retina) and cell layers (such as cornea, endothelium and epithelium). The elasticity of the sodium hyaluronate solution aids in absorbing mechanical stress and provides a protective cushion to the tissue. In addition, scientists believe that sodium hyaluronate also plays a certain role in wound healing. This active ingredient is thought to be a vehicle for transporting important components such as growth factors peptides and structural proteins to the site of the wound. Then, thanks to the enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis, the protein activity is released to promote the repair of damaged tissue.

2. Indications of Afenemi eye drops


Afenemi is often used in the following cases:
People with dry eyes; Corneal epithelial disorders due to the following causes such as Sjogren's syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, after eye surgery, as a side effect of medication, after eye trauma or wearing contact lenses. In addition, those with a history of allergies or allergies to Sodium Hyaluronate or any other ingredient in Afenemi should absolutely not use this product for eye drops (Absolute contraindications).

3. Instructions for using Afenemi


Afenemi is a product that is manufactured with only instillation routes directly into the eyes. Specific dosage is as follows:
Patient drops Afenemi into the eye, 1-2 drops each time, 5-6 times per day; Dosage of Afenemi may vary depending on the patient's symptoms; It should be noted that Afenemi is only used with a doctor's prescription.

4. Some cautions when using Afenemi eye drops


During the use of Afenemi, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
Afenemi is prepared in the form of eye drops, so absolutely do not use this medicine to inject into the eyes; When instilling eye drops, the patient should pay attention not to let the tip of the Afenemi tube directly touch any surface, including on the eye; Do not instill Afenemi in eyes that are wearing contact lenses; There are no studies on the use of Afenemi eye drops or drugs containing sodium hyaluronate in pregnant women and nursing mothers. this; Local effects immediately following instillation of Afenemi into the eyes may affect the ability to drive and use complex machinery. Therefore, patients who have the need to drive and need to work with complex machines should pay attention to this issue; To date, no drug interactions related to Afenemi products have been reported.

5. Side effects of Afenemi


Some unwanted effects when using Afenemi eye drops may occur on the eyes such as itching, irritation, eye pain, blepharitis, eyelid inflammation, inflammation of the conjunctiva or cornea, conjunctival congestion. ..
Afenemi drug with the main ingredient is Sodium Hyaluronate 18 mg/10ml is prepared in the form of eye drops. The drug can be used in case of dry eyes, dust in the eyes, eye pain, after eye surgery, trauma caused by wearing contact lenses... To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects If desired, the patient needs to take the drug according to the prescription or consult a doctor or pharmacist.
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