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Maxidex eye drops containing the active ingredient Dexamethasone 0.1% are indicated in the treatment of diseases such as blepharitis, eye allergy, eye Herpes infection, iritis... Let's learn about the uses, the notes when Use the drug Maxidex through the article below.
1. What is Maxidex?
Maxidex in the form of eye drops contains the active ingredient Dexamethasone 0.1%. Dexamethasone 0.1% belongs to the group of corticosteroids with anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Dexamethasone acts by binding to cell receptors, acting on translation genes, increasing Corticotropin release through suppression of the pituitary gland, thereby stopping Corticosteroid secretion in the adrenal gland.
Maxidex is indicated in the treatment of eye diseases such as:
Inflammation of the eyelids, eye allergies; Herpes eye infection; Iritis; Prophylaxis of eye inflammation in patients with burns caused by chemicals in the eye or after eye surgery.
2. Dosage of the drug Maxidex
The dose of Maxidex is prescribed by the treating doctor based on the patient's condition, the recommended dose in adults is 1 drop / time x 3-4 times / day.Maxidex is prepared in the form of eye drops, so patients need to use the drug by instilling drops into the eyes, do not let the tip of the bottle touch the eyes or anything because of the risk of increasing drug infection.
3. Maxidex side effects
Maxidex can cause some unwanted effects as follows:
Eye irritation; Osteoporosis, muscle atrophy; Adrenal cortex atrophy. Patients need to stop using the drug and notify the treating doctor when experiencing side effects of Maxidex.
4. Notes when using the drug Maxidex
Contraindicated to use Maxidex in patients who are sensitive to Dexamethasone or any of its ingredients, patients with conjunctivitis caused by Vaccinia, Varicella virus.
Use caution when using Maxidex in the following cases:
Patients with diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, peptic ulcer; Patients should be careful not to exceed the indicated dose of Maxidex or prolong the duration of the drug because the risk of unwanted effects will increase; Long-term treatment with Maxidex will increase the risk of Corticosteroid side effects, corneal burns, acute purulent eye infections, sclera; For drivers, operating machines: Maxidex drug does not affect the patient's ability to drive and operate machinery; For pregnant women: There are currently no studies proving the safety of Maxidex in pregnant women, so it should be used with caution in this population; For women who are breastfeeding: Dexamethasone can be excreted in breast milk, so patients should consult a doctor before use in nursing women.
5. Drug interactions
Maxidex drug may interact with some drugs such as Rifampicin, Barbiturate, Ephedrine ...
Drug interactions occur reducing the therapeutic effect of Maxidex, increasing the risk of unwanted effects. Therefore, patients need to inform the treating doctor about the drugs and supplements they are using before taking Maxidex.
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