Soframycin (Eye Preparation) Pharmacology

Soframycin (Eye Preparation)

About Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
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Mechanism of Action of Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
Framycetin exerts its bactericidal action by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. The process involves 1 Penetration of bacterial cell membrane & binding directly to the bacterial ribosome,2.Misleading of m-RNA codon by bacterial ribosome, 3.Formation of peptide chains with wrong amino acid sequence which gets incorporated into bacterial cell membrane and alters its permeability, 4.Bacterial cell lysis. Framycetin works by killing the bacteria that causes eye infection.Putting the drops directly into the eye allows the Framycetin to act directly on the bacteria which produces infection.
Pharmacokinets of Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
Absorption: Absorption of the drug after ophthalmic use is minimal
Onset of Action for Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
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Duration of Action for Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
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Half Life of Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
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Side Effects of Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
1. Eye irritation
2. Eye stinging
3. Itching
Contra-indications of Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
1.Hypersensitivity to Framycetin
Special Precautions while taking Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
1. Prolonged use
2. If irritation occurs then discontinue the use of medicaments
3. Avoid contact lenses
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
NEONATES: Contraindicated
Indications for Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
Bacterial infections of the eye:
1. Conjunctivitis
2. Blepharitis
3. Stye
4. Corneal ulcers
Interactions for Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
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Typical Dosage for Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
Eye drops: Apply 2 - 3 drops to affected eye 3-4times daily, or at bedtime.
Serious eye infections: Apply 1 - 2 drops to affected eye every 1-2 hours for 2 - 3 days and then reduce the frequency to 3 -4 times daily.
Do not use more than 1 month after opening.
Eye Ointment:
2 - 3 applications of the ointment in the eye daily, or at bedtime if eye drops have been used during the day.


Schedule of Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
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Storage Requirements for Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
Store at cool dry place. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid use of medicament 1 month after opening.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
Apply the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Soframycin (Eye Preparation)
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. The exposed eye should be irrigated with copious amounts of warm water for at least 15 minutes.

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