Eye drops that are used for age-related or destructive eye diseases. Thanks to a special active ingredient, this medicine has several beneficial pharmacological effects that have found their use in a wide range of diseases. Can only be used in adult patients. Before direct application, a 15-minute interval with other ophthalmic agents must be observed.
Release form and composition
The drug is produced in the form of eye drops: lightly colored or colorless, slightly opalescent [5 or 10 ml in a glass bottle or in a plastic bottle with a dispenser nozzle, 1 glass bottle with a dropper cap (or without it) or 1 plastic bottle with a dispenser in a cardboard pack].
1 ml drops contain:
- active ingredient: methylethylpyridinol hydrochloride (emoxipine) – 10 mg;
- additional components: potassium dihydrogen phosphate (potassium phosphate monosubstituted), methylcellulose, sodium benzoate, sodium sulfite (sodium sulfite anhydrous), sodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate (sodium phosphate disubstituted 12-water), water for injections.
Analogs and price of Emoxy Optic drops
When choosing medications, doctors rely on the diagnosis. Complete analogues with identical active ingredients are Emoxipin and Emoxibel drops. In case of hemorrhage into the chamber of the eye, ophthalmic solutions can become an analogue:
- Phloxal;
- Thealosis;
- Avitar;
- Zinc sulfate.
For corneal injuries and decreased visual acuity, the drug Taurine or Thealoz is used, which improve tissue nutrition and normalize the supply of oxygen. When treating infectious complications, it is better to use Floxal based on the antibiotic ofloxacin.
The drug Emoksi Optik is available without a prescription. The average cost of drops for a 5 ml dropper bottle is 160 rubles. In Moscow and the region, the price of an ophthalmic solution starts from 152 rubles and reaches 180 rubles.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Emoxy-optic is a drug whose action is based on the suppression of lipid peroxidation of cell membranes (antioxidant effect). Methylethylpyridinol hydrochloride, the active substance of the drug, also has properties such as antiaggregation (prevents platelet aggregation), angioprotective (increases vascular resistance) and antihypoxic (increases tissue resistance to oxygen deficiency).
The drug helps reduce capillary permeability and strengthen the vascular wall (angioprotective effect), reduce blood viscosity and platelet aggregation (antiplatelet effect). Being an inhibitor of free radical processes, it demonstrates a membrane-stabilizing effect. Thanks to its retinoprotective properties, the active substance protects eye tissue, including the retina, from the aggressive, destructive effects of high-intensity light. Methylethylpyridinol hydrochloride reduces blood clotting, improves eye microcirculation and resolves intraocular hemorrhages. The drug also activates the course of reparative processes in the cornea (including the early postoperative and postoperative period).
Pharmacokinetics
The active substance is characterized by rapid penetration into tissues and organs, where its accumulation and metabolic transformation occur. The concentration of the drug in the blood is lower than in the tissues of the eye.
During the research, 5 metabolites of emoxypine were identified, which are conjugated and dealkylated products of its transformation. Metabolites are excreted by the kidneys. 2-ethyl-6-methyl-3-hydroxypyridine phosphate is found in large quantities in the liver tissue.
special instructions
You should wash your hands before using the medicine. In case of inflammation or signs of infection, it is important to treat the dispenser pipette on the bottle with an antiseptic. Drops can only be injected into the conjunctival sac, slightly retracting the lower eyelid. After the procedure, it is recommended to close your eyes and squint your eyes slightly several times so that the solution is better distributed without burning or discomfort.
When used simultaneously with other ophthalmic drugs, Emoxy Optic drops are best administered 15 minutes after another solution. They can constrict blood vessels, which prevents the absorption of treatments for cataracts or keratitis.
| Shelf life | At room temperature, the medicine can be stored for up to 2 years from the date of release by the manufacturer. It is not recommended to freeze the ophthalmic solution or leave it in direct sunlight. |
| Features of use | After opening the control ring on the bottle, the product must be used within 1 month. Otherwise, the healing properties are reduced. |
| Interaction with other drugs | If complex treatment is necessary, Emoxy Optic drops can be combined with other angioprotectors only as prescribed by a doctor. |
| Ability to drive a car | The solution causes tingling and discomfort that lasts for several minutes. Therefore, it is not recommended to drive for 30–40 minutes. |
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Emoxy-Optic is recommended for use in adults with the following conditions/diseases:
- inflammatory processes and burns of the cornea (prevention/treatment);
- hemorrhages in the anterior chamber of the eye (treatment);
- hemorrhages in the sclera in elderly patients (prevention/treatment);
- complications due to myopia (treatment).
The drug is also used to protect the cornea during regular use of contact lenses.
Instructions for use of Emoxy Optic drops
The medicine is intended for eye drops. Before the procedure, you must wash your hands thoroughly to prevent accidental contact with pathogenic bacteria. Instillation is carried out only in the anterior chamber of the eye, directly into the conjunctival sac.
According to the instructions for use of the drug Emoxy Optic, treatment is carried out as follows:
- You can instill 1-2 drops into each eye at a time.
- When treating thermal burns or hemorrhages, the procedure is repeated 3 times.
- To restore vision in case of myopia - 1 drop 2 times a day, morning and evening, for 1–3 months.
- To improve the condition of the eyes when wearing lenses in short courses, 1 drop 2 times a day for 3–4 weeks.
The first course of treatment with Emoxy Optic drops lasts up to 1 month. After completion, it is recommended to visit an ophthalmologist and undergo an examination with fundus measurements. If positive dynamics appear, the course can be extended to six months.
Reviews about Emoxy-optik
According to numerous reviews, Emoxy-Optic is an effective, inexpensive and accessible ophthalmic agent used for inflammation, burns and injuries of the cornea (including after surgical interventions). The drug helps resolve hemorrhages inside the eye, improves blood flow, relieves fatigue and redness of the eyes after a long stay at the computer.
Almost all patients attribute the disadvantages of Emoxy-Optic eye drops to the appearance of a burning sensation after instillation, especially pronounced at the beginning of the course.
Side effects and overdose
One of the negative aspects when using Emoxy Optic drops is the side effects of the active substance. When using eye drops, you may experience:
- slight burning and itching;
- redness of the sclera;
- increased lacrimation (drops here).
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In most cases, unpleasant tingling sensations occur for 5–10 seconds and quickly disappear. With a long course of treatment, discomfort ceases to bother you after 7–10 days of regular use. If the pain intensifies and does not go away within 5–10 minutes, it is better to put off the drops and consult an ophthalmologist.
In official clinical trials, Emoxy Optic drops did not show any negative complications in case of overdose. Doctors recommend remembering individual intolerances and following the prescribed doses without violating them. This will help avoid complications and side effects.
Price
Emoxy-Optic eye drops are a prescription drug, so you must have a doctor's prescription to purchase them.
You can buy the medicine in pharmacies or online stores, where a prescription is not always required.
The cost of packaging depends on the regional location of the outlet and the dosage of the product. For a 5 ml bottle you will have to pay an average of 113-150 rubles .
Analogs
Among the analogues of the drug, the following can be distinguished:
- Emoxybel. Available in the form of a solution for intraocular administration. The main active ingredient is emoxypine. It is administered to the patient only by a qualified specialist. The drug promotes the resorption of intraocular hemorrhages, protects the retina and other eye tissues.
- Emoxipin. Available in the form of eye drops and injection solution. The main active ingredient is emoxypine. Prescribed for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory processes and hemorrhages in the eye.
- Vixipin. Eye drops, which are available in a 10 ml bottle and in disposable dropper tubes. The antioxidant contained in the drug is effective for the treatment and prevention of corneal lesions due to inflammatory, mechanical or vascular pathologies.
Precautionary measures
When using the medicine, the following rules must be observed:
- Before the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly and treat work surfaces with a disinfectant;
- When administering the solution, try not to touch the mucous membrane with the edge of the dropper;
- do not exceed the single and daily dose of the drug;
- plan the use of eye drops at the same hours, systematicity increases the body’s response to exposure to the active component of the drug;
- instillation is carried out behind the lower eyelid in the area of the outer corner of the eye;
- to distribute the liquid evenly, you need to blink several times or make circular turns with the pupil (the head should remain motionless);
- In order for the substance to be better absorbed by the cells and tissues of the eyeball, it is recommended to block the lacrimal opening with your index finger (for 30-50 seconds).
It is important to take into account that a high therapeutic effect can be achieved only when using a solution whose shelf life corresponds to the time of manipulation.
Pharmacology
The active component of eye drops has unique physical and chemical properties, due to which the medicine has a diverse effect on the cells and tissues of the organ of vision:
- angioprotective (negative transformations of vessel walls leading to fragility are prevented);
- antioxidant (free radicals are neutralized);
- antihypoxic (the structure of the eye becomes resistant to insufficient oxygen access);
- antiplatelet (stabilizes processes that ensure normal blood microcirculation, prevents the formation of blood clots).
Patient reviews
Andrey, 49 years old:
Diabetes, which I have had for several years, has begun to cause complications. At the first signs of vision deterioration, I consulted an ophthalmologist. The doctor determined the cause - the intensive development of diabetic retinopathy with characteristic damage to the retinal vessels. I am in my third week of therapy using Emoxy-Optic. The treatment regimen involves injecting the solution into each eye three times, 2 drops.
At one of the last appointments, the doctor said that there was no deterioration in the condition of the eye tissues. From independent observations - a sharp decrease in hemorrhage in the sclera. The effectiveness of the product is obvious.
Elena, 31 years old:
Signs of myopia began to appear since school days, but recently the situation has worsened, which was facilitated by working at the computer. After examining and conducting a hardware examination of the eyeball, the ophthalmologist prescribed Emoxy-optic. After a month's course of using drops, the progression was stopped. The specialist recommended repeated treatment after a two-month break.
From my own feelings, I can say that the working day behind the screen is easier, and in the evening I don’t feel the strain in my eyes.
