Over time, a decrease in the body's protective functions leads to a decrease in vision, which occurs after a decrease in the elasticity of the membranes, depletion of the tissues of the cornea and retina.
As a result, degenerative changes appear and inflammation develops. The efforts of doctors are aimed at protecting the retina from the harmful effects of excessive light and restoring the structure of the eye organs.
The root cause of eye diseases is often an insufficient supply of vitamins and minerals, so ensuring an uninterrupted supply is an important task and can reduce vision loss and protect against inflammation.
Drug interactions and special instructions
If, in addition to Emoxipine itself, the doctor prescribes other eye drops, then methylethylpyridinol should always be used last. It is also recommended to wait until the previous product is completely absorbed. As a rule, this takes no more than 15 minutes.
If you use Tocopherol with Emoxipine, the antioxidant effect of the latter increases significantly. This nuance must be taken into account before starting to take the drug.
In addition, a drug based on methylethylpyridinol should never be mixed with any other drugs during injections. That is, you cannot dilute Emoxipin in a syringe. If we are talking about Emoxipine in the form of eye drops, then, as a rule, on the contrary, they are recommended to be used with other topical drugs.
Vixipin or emoxipin - which is better?
According to the mechanism of action on blood vessels and tissues in the eye, these two drugs are almost identical. The difference between Viksipin is that it is produced not only in 5 ml bottles, but also in the form of miniature dropper tubes containing 0.5 ml. medicinal solution:
Soft bottles are very convenient to use, because... After burial they are thrown away. This packaging ensures complete sterility of the drug and minimizes the entry of pathogenic microbes into it.
The advantage of Emoxipin is its lower cost. Otherwise, these ophthalmic drops have no fundamental differences.
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Side effects, contraindications and overdose
In reviews of Emoxipin eye drops, some say that after using the product an unpleasant itching sensation appears. This is indeed one of the side effects of the drug, but it does not occur often. Also, some patients may experience temporary conjunctival hyperemia.
If a person suffers from intolerance to the main component of the drug, an allergic reaction may occur. However, this also happens quite rarely. Also, in some cases, after using Emoxipin, pain or thickening of the paraorbital tissue may appear (dissolves after some time).
If we talk about drug overdose, then so far not a single case of this has been registered. Also, no laboratory tests were carried out.
Analogs
If we talk about drugs with similar effects, we can distinguish several remedies. For example, Probucol. This is an imported medicine that is produced in Europe and the USA. You won't be able to buy it at any pharmacy.
It is only possible to order directly from Europe. Despite the fact that Probucol has a similar effect, it is seriously inferior in effectiveness to Emoxipine. As a rule, this analogue is used when there is an excess of cholesterol in the body.
Also among the analogues are:
- Emoxy optic. The product is sold in the form of drops. The cost of the drug is about 150 rubles. The main component of the drug is methylethylpyridinol hydrochloride, as well as a number of additional components (sodium benzonate, water and other similar components, as in Emoxipine). Emoxy-Optic drops can be prescribed to adults 1-2 drops several times a day. The standard course of treatment lasts 30 days. If the patient demonstrates good tolerability of the drug, then this period can be extended to six months.
- Emoxybel. It is a pre-drug that is almost identical to Emoxipin and Emoxy-optika. The only difference is the lower cost. Emoxybel can be purchased for 60-80 rubles.
- Vixitin. The main component of this product is also methylethylpyridinol. However, other additional substances are used in Viksititsa. For example, it contains hydroxypropyl betadex (it relieves burning and pain during instillation of drops), sodium hyaluronate (a polysaccharide that is present in cartilage tissue) and many other substances that soften the effect of Vixitin. This analogue is quite expensive, about 300 - 350 rubles.
According to experts, Emoxipin is an effective remedy characterized by a strong local irritant effect. This suggests that patients experience discomfort when using eye drops.
Therefore, for use in this form, you can select a similar drug, for example, Vixitin. If we are talking about injections, then methylethylpyridinol does not require replacement. For injections, Emoxipin is considered one of the best remedies.
As a rule, patients leave negative reviews about the product, based only on unpleasant sensations. But after a while they note that the medicine does its job perfectly.
Terms, conditions of sale and storage
Since 2010, this product can be freely purchased without a doctor’s prescription. The drug is stored for 1 to 3 years. Before purchasing, you should carefully study the packaging. It must not be damaged. It must also contain information about the expiration date. Opened packaging can be stored for no more than 1 month, after which it is better to discard the product.
Emoxipin should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C, in a fairly cool environment (but not in the refrigerator). It is also important to ensure that the packaging is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Treatment options
Emoxipine and its analogues have long been used to treat the above diseases and disorders by doctors around the world. It is this drug that ensures normal functionality.
When treating eyes, Emoxipin is used in three ways:
- Into the conjunctival sac.
- Around the eyeball.
- Beyond the eyeball.
As a rule, the drug is prescribed once a day, 0.5 milliliters in each eye for 10 days. If necessary, the course of therapy is repeated.
conclusions
Emoxipine is a very effective drug, it allows you to quickly cope with eye problems that fall within its “field of activity” - and, if used strictly as directed, should not cause any contraindications. But remember that even fairly safe drugs can cause various atypical problems. Therefore, try to refrain from self-medication, try to consult a doctor first. If any strange reactions occur after use, stop use immediately and consult a doctor to find the most appropriate and safe alternatives.
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Recommendations for use
Ophthalmologists and other specialists recommend the drug for the treatment of:
- Ocular hemorrhages of various etiologies, including traumatic ones.
- Prevention of senile hemorrhages in the ocular sclera.
- Eye damage due to diabetes mellitus.
- Pathologies against the background of dystrophy.
- Thrombosis of veins and retina.
- Cataracts.
- Glaucoma.
- Burns and inflammatory processes of the cornea of the eye.
- As part of complex therapy for pathologies of cerebral circulation.
- Strengthening blood vessels after surgery.
- Consequences of high-frequency light influence.
- Irritation after using contact lenses.
It has been proven that the indicator of the general condition of the eye structure increases when using Emoxipin. It has proven in practice its indispensability after laser treatment. And against the background of myopia, this remedy can neutralize various kinds of complications. The most effective is the use of the drug Emoxipin in cases of detachment of the vessels of the eye and after eye surgery.
Compound
Emoxipin eye drops include the following components:
- 2-ethyl−6-methyl−3-hydroxypyridine hydrochloride (emoxypine);
- sodium sulfite (anhydrous);
- sodium benzoate;
- potassium dihydrogen phosphate;
- disodium phosphate dihydrate;
- distilled water for injection.
The active substance ( emoxipine ) in drops is 10 mg/ml, the remaining components are auxiliary and preservative. The shelf life of the packaged drug is 1.2 or 3 years, and when opened (at low temperatures, i.e. in the refrigerator) - 1 month.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Emoxipine is an eye drop (reviews about them allow you to verify that the product is effective and safe), which have a positive effect on blood clotting. This is ensured by a decrease in the overall coagulation rate. Cellular and vascular membranes are stabilized faster, and resistance to mechanical injury increases.
The drug has a positive effect on the condition of the cerebral cortex. It becomes more resistant to ischemia and hypoxia. Emoxipine helps in case of autonomic dysfunction and if the patient has problems with cerebral circulation.
Also, a product based on methylethylpyridinol has a positive effect in cases of risk of ischemic myocardial damage. The drug blocks its spread and at the same time is responsible for the expansion of coronary vessels.
Emoxipine is often used as eye drops. In this case, the product has a protective effect on the retina.
If we talk about pharmacokinetics, then it is worth noting the ability to quickly penetrate the tissues of the human body. Emoxipine is eliminated quite quickly, but this property depends on the specific condition of the person.
For example, pharmacokinetics may change if a person suffers from pathological coronary occlusion. In this case, the medicine will take longer to be eliminated from the body. Therefore, it can be called more biodotspun.
With retrobulbar administration (the injection is done by inserting a needle into the area behind the eyeball), the drug Emoxipin begins to act almost immediately, as it is quickly absorbed into the blood. In this case, a stable level of the main component is maintained for 2 hours. After a day, the drug is eliminated from the body, but a small concentration of the drug remains in the eye tissues.
Price in pharmacies in Moscow, St. Petersburg, regions
Emoxipin - eye drops (reviews of the drug confirm that if you cannot purchase Emoxipin itself, then it is best to replace it with Viksitin), which can be purchased at a pharmacy or through an online store.
The easiest way to check the cost is through online drug search engines. On such resources you can not only check the availability of the drug in a particular pharmacy, but also compare prices.
For example, in Moscow Emoxipin in the form of eye drops will cost 212 rubles, in St. Petersburg the product costs a little more - 220 rubles. In the Kaliningrad region, drops will cost 3 rubles. more expensive than in the former Leningrad. In Udmurtia the price tag reaches 230 rubles. In the Yaroslavl region, the product will cost no more than 225 rubles.
Injection solution costs an average of 80-100 rubles. more expensive than drops.
Emoxipine is an eye drop that is affordable and highly effective. According to reviews from doctors, the main component of the drug, although it may cause discomfort during the use of the medicine, fulfills its main task. Emoxipine has minimal contraindications and does not cause serious adverse reactions.
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