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Lacoma drugs are the preferred drug group to treat eye diseases, including glaucoma such as glaucoma. So what active ingredients does the drug have and how should it be used?
1. What are the uses of Lacoma?
Lacoma is a drug for the treatment of Eye - Ear, Nose and Throat. Lacoma medicine contains the ingredient Latanoprost 0.05mg/1ml and is packaged in the form of eye drops. The principal mechanism of action is increased scleral drainage of the sclera.Open-angle glaucoma, Glaucom responds poorly to topically acting eye drops. Adhere to using the drug according to the instructions written on the Lacoma drug leaflet or the doctor's prescription sheet.
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2.1. How to take Lacoma The information provided is not a substitute for the advice of a healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before deciding to take a medication.
2.2. Dosage of Lacoma Drops Latanoprost in the affected eye is usually once daily in the evening, or as directed by your doctor. If Latanoprost is to be used concurrently with other ophthalmic drugs, take them at least 5 minutes apart.
Do not use Latanoprost regularly. You need to wash your hands first, clean your eyes with a damp cotton ball, and then put the medicine in the inner corner of the eye. Blink several times to move the eyelids and spread the medication evenly over the surface of the eye, then wipe away any tears or spills with a clean tissue or paper. To reduce the amount of medicine going down the nose and throat, the patient should use 2 index fingers to place 2 nose walls close to the eyes and hold for 1-2 minutes.
3. Contraindications of the drug Lacoma
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. Normally, people who are allergic to any substance in the composition of the drug should not use the drug. Other cases are specified in the drug leaflet or doctor's prescription. Contraindications to the drug Lacoma must be understood as an absolute contraindication, that is, it is not for any reason that the contraindication is flexible enough to use the drug.
4. Notes when using Lacoma
4.1. Notes and cautions before taking Lacoma Drugs Objects to note before taking Lacoma medicine: the elderly, pregnant women, lactating women, children under 15 years old, people with liver failure, kidney failure, people who are sensitive and allergic to any substance in the drug's ingredients... Or subjects with myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma, stomach ulcers.
4.2. Pregnancy Precautions Consider and consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. Even tested drugs still have risks when used.
4.3. Note the breastfeeding period Mothers need to carefully weigh the benefits and risks for mother and baby. Do not arbitrarily use the drug without carefully reading the instructions for use and instructions of the doctor to protect the mother and baby
5. Side effects of the drug Lacoma
Photo abnormality, eyelid inflammation, cataract, conjunctivitis, keratitis, refractive error, eye congestion, eye irritation, eye pain, iris hyperpigmentation, photophobia, decreased visual field. .. are all possible side effects when taking the drug.
Usually the side effects or unwanted effects go away when the drug is stopped. If there are rare side effects that are not mentioned in the leaflet, notify your doctor or medical person immediately if you suspect any side effects of Lacoma
6. How to store Lacoma
Store the first unused vial at 2° to 8°C. After opening the vial, Lacoma can be kept at room temperature not exceeding 25°C for 6 weeks. Avoid light.
Above is important information about Lacoma drug, knowing its uses, dosage and notes will help the drug use process be effective as well as minimize risks to the patient's health. If there are any further problems, you can directly discuss with the doctor for in-depth advice.
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