Medicines

Suprofen (Eye Drop)

Suprofen is an anti-inflammatory eye drop, specifically a topical NSAID, used to treat certain eye conditions by reducing inflammation. Drug class NSAID (Topical) Type Single Forms Eye Drop Common strength 1% Common Indian brands Legacy Prescription status Prescription What Suprofen is used for Suprofen is an anti-inflammatory eye medicine, belonging to a category called NSAIDs

Systemic Corticosteroids: Effects on the Eyes

Systemic corticosteroids are powerful medicines used for various conditions in the body, but they can have significant side effects on the eyes, including cataracts, glaucoma, and fluid under the retina. Drug class Toxicity – Corticosteroid Type Single Forms Tablet / IV Common strength Varies Common Indian brands Wysolone, Omnacortil, etc. Prescription status Prescription (systemic) –

Spiramycin (Tablet (systemic))

Spiramycin is an antibiotic medicine primarily used to treat ocular toxoplasmosis, especially in pregnant women. Drug class Antibiotic (Macrolide) Type Single Forms Tablet (systemic) Common strength 1.5 / 3 MIU Common Indian brands Rovamycine Prescription status Prescription What Spiramycin is used for Spiramycin is an important anti-infective medicine, specifically an antibiotic belonging to the macrolide

Steroid-containing eye drops (all classes) (Eye Drop / Ointment)

Steroid-containing eye drops are medicines used to treat various eye conditions, but they must be used strictly under the guidance of an eye specialist. Drug class Caution – Commonly Misused Type Single/Combination Forms Eye Drop / Ointment Common strength Varies Common Indian brands Betnesol, Sofradex, Dexamethasone, Prednisolone and their combinations Prescription status Prescription only –

Succimer (DMSA): Effects on the Eyes

Succimer (DMSA) is an oral medication used as an antidote in hospitals to treat poisoning from heavy metals like lead, and sometimes mercury or arsenic; it is not an eye medicine and can affect the eyes as a side effect. Drug class Chelating Agent Type Single Forms Oral Common strength Per protocol Common Indian brands

Sulfacetamide Sodium (Eye Drop / Eye Ointment)

Sulfacetamide Sodium is an antibiotic eye medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections like conjunctivitis. Drug class Antibiotic (Sulfonamide) Type Single Forms Eye Drop / Eye Ointment Common strength 10% / 20% Common Indian brands Albucid Prescription status Prescription What Sulfacetamide Sodium is used for Sulfacetamide Sodium is an anti-infective medicine, specifically an antibiotic from

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