৳ 50/unit
Pack: ৳ 50
৳ 50/unit
Pack: ৳ 50
At a glance
Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride 0.4% Eye prep is a local anaesthetic used to temporarily numb the front surface of the eye for tonometry or foreign body removal.
Indications
- Local ocular anaesthesia
- Tonometry (eye pressure measurement)
- Contact lens fitting
- Foreign body removal from corneal epithelium
- Incision of meibomian cyst
Pharmacology
Oxybuprocaine blocks sodium channels to prevent neuronal membrane depolarization, blocking initiation and conduction of nerve impulses and producing local anaesthesia.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Eye Drops):
- Tonometry: 1 drop in conjunctival sac, after 60 seconds
- Contact lens fitting: 1 drop, another drop after 90 seconds
- Foreign body removal/cyst incision: 3 drops at 90-second intervals, sufficient anaesthesia after 5 minutes
Side effects
Side Effects:
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Transient stinging and blurring of vision
- CNS excitation
- Muscle twitching and tremors
- Convulsions
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Oxybuprocaine may be unsafe during pregnancy (Category C); use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in heart block, epilepsy, impaired cardiac conduction, myasthenia gravis
- Do not apply to inflamed, infected tissues or damaged mucosa
- Protect anaesthetised eye from dust and bacterial contamination
- Cornea may be damaged by prolonged application
- Do not drive until normal vision restored
Overdose effects
Overdose may cause CNS excitation, convulsions; symptomatic treatment.
Storage conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light; keep out of reach of children.