{"id":19864,"date":"2022-03-19T11:17:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T11:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=19864"},"modified":"2023-01-01T10:48:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-01T10:48:21","slug":"opnol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/opnol\/","title":{"rendered":"Opnol &#8211; Dexamethasone Phosphate Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Opnol 1 mg\/ml eye drops, solution, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/baxil\/\">dexamethasone Phosphate<\/a> single-dose container<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Opnol Is And What Opnol Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opnol&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;are a cortisone preparation with a strong&nbsp;anti-inflammatory&nbsp;effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opnol is used to treat&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;and&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;in the outer and front parts of the eye.&nbsp;Please note that your doctor may have prescribed Opnol for other uses or with a different&nbsp;dosage.&nbsp;Therefore, always follow your doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Opnol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Opnol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have&nbsp;tuberculosis,&nbsp;acute&nbsp;herpes&nbsp;simplex, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/chickenpox\/\">chickenpox<\/a>, or any other viral disease of the eye<\/li><li>Have a permanent&nbsp;eye infection&nbsp;or suspected fungal disease of the eyes if you do not receive treatment for this at the same time<\/li><li>If you are allergic to dexamethasone phosphate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to have regular contact with a doctor to check the pressure in the eye during long-term treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor if you experience swelling and weight gain around the torso and face, as these are usually the first signs of Cushing&#8217;s syndrome.&nbsp;An impaired adrenal function may develop after the completion of long-term or intensive treatment with Opnol.&nbsp;These risks are particularly important for children and patients treated with ritonavir or cobicistat.&nbsp;Therefore, talk to your doctor before stopping treatment yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Opnol Eye Drops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking ritonavir or cobicistat, as this may increase the amount of dexamethasone in your blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, always consult your doctor or pharmacist&nbsp;<em>before<\/em>&nbsp;using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk that the fetus is affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A breastfed baby may be affected.\u00a0Therefore,\u00a0do not\u00a0use <strong>Opnol eye drops <\/strong>during breastfeeding other than as directed by your\u00a0doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other&nbsp;eye drops, temporary blurred vision may occur after taking your&nbsp;eye drops.&nbsp;You should, therefore, not drive or operate machinery until your vision is completely clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opnol Contains Phosphate Buffer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicinal product contains 0.35 mg of&nbsp;phosphate&nbsp;per&nbsp;unit dose&nbsp;equivalent to 2.3 mg\/ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have severely damaged&nbsp;cornea, in rare cases,&nbsp;phosphate&nbsp;can cause cloudy spots on the cornea due to the accumulation of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Opnol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><strong>Dosage<\/strong><ul><li>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.&nbsp;The treatment time can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the disease being treated and the effect of the treatment.&nbsp;The dosage&nbsp;for adults is 1-2 drops in the affected eye\/eyes.&nbsp;How many times a day does the doctor talk about?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the envelope at the line mark and pull out a&nbsp;single-dose container.<\/li><li>Close the envelope by folding the edge.<\/li><li>Shake the contents of the bottom of the single-dose container.<\/li><li>Open the single-dose container by turning the wing (see picture).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Drop 1-2 drops into the eye\/eyes and then discard the single-dose container even if it is not empty.&nbsp;The contents of a&nbsp;single-dose container&nbsp;are sufficient for both eyes.&nbsp;Always take a new&nbsp;single-dose container&nbsp;at each dosing time.&nbsp;You can use drip support available at the pharmacy to make it easier to drip the eye drops into the eye.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Opnol Than You Should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have used too much medicine or if, e.g.,&nbsp;a child ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Opnol Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can Opnol cause?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<em>(may affect more than 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Local burning in the eyes<\/li><li>Long-term treatment can damage the cornea<\/li><li>The pressure in the eye can rise<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect less than 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A virus causes inflammatory corneal inflammation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare Opnol side effects<\/em> <em>(may affect less than 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>With long-term treatment<\/li><li>Corneal ulcers may occur, and in some cases, the lens may become cloudy<\/li><li>Dimsyn<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (can not be calculated from the available data):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hormone disorders:<ul><li>Extra hair growth on the body (especially in women)<\/li><li>Muscle weakness and loss<\/li><li>Purple stretch marks on the skin<\/li><li>High&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>Irregular or no <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/menses\/\">menstruation<\/a><\/li><li>Changes in&nbsp;protein&nbsp;and calcium levels in the body<\/li><li>Growth retardation in children and adolescents and swelling and weight gain on the body and face (called Cushing&#8217;s syndrome, see section 2, \u201cWarnings and precautions\u201d).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>When Opnol is dropped into the eye for a long time, and in a high&nbsp;dose, a small amount of the active substance can be absorbed into the blood and give effects reminiscent of those you can get when using cortisone tablets, i.e.,&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that do not only affect the eye.&nbsp;Impaired wound healing has been observed.<\/li><li>When using Opnol after surgery for lens haze (<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cataracts\/\">cataracts<\/a>), so-called filtration blisters can rarely occur.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Opnol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Opened&nbsp;single-dose containers&nbsp;are used immediately and then discarded even if empty.<\/li><li>Single-dose containers&nbsp;in opened envelopes are stable for 3 months.&nbsp;The single-dose containers must be stored in a sealed foil envelope.<\/li><li>An unopened envelope is used before the expiration date on the package.<\/li><li>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is dexamethasone sodium phosphate, corresponding to dexamethasone phosphate.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are disodium edetate, disodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/addens-sodium-chloride-b-braun\/\">sodium chloride<\/a>, hypromellose, and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Single-dose container made&nbsp;of polyethylene, 30 pcs (3&#215;10).<\/li><li>The single-dose containers are packed in maps of 10-in aluminum foil envelopes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump Healthcare AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 16184<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>103 24 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-12 13 52 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: medical@trimb.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curia AS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solb\u00e6rvegen 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2409 Elverum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norway<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opnol Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial disorders of the eyes, such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. 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