Echothiophate Iodide Opht
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Generic Name: ECHOTHIOPHATE SOLUTION - OPHTHALMIC
Pronounced: (eck-oh-THIGH-oh-fate, off-THAL-mick)
Echothiophate Iodide Opht Uses
This medication is used alone or with other medications to
treat certain types of glaucoma and other eye conditions (e.g., accommodative
esotropia, synechial formation). It is also used to test for certain eye
conditions (e.g., accommodative esotropia). It works by causing the pupil to
shrink, decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye, and affecting certain
eye muscles.
How To Use Echothiophate Iodide Opht
Follow all directions supplied by the manufacturer for
mixing the eye drops.
To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid
contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper to any surface or let it
touch your eye.
If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before
using eye drops. Wait at least 15 minutes before replacing your contact
lenses.
Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower
eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place one
drop into the pouch. Let go of the eyelid and gently close your eyes. Place one
finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure for
1 to 2 minutes. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to
blink and do not rub your eye. Repeat these steps for your other eye if so
directed or if your dose is for more than 1 drop.
Remove extra solution around the eye with a tissue, and
wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. Do not rinse the
dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each use.
If you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g.,
drops or ointments), wait at least 5 minutes before using the other medication.
Use eye drops before ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the
eye.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response
to therapy. Do not increase your dose or use more frequently than directed by
your doctor. Doing so may increase the risk for serious side
effects.
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