Quinax is a drug used to treat cataracts in the eye( opacity of the lens).The drug from the group of metabolites regulates metabolic processes in the lens tissue and the anterior chamber of the eye. It has an antioxidant effect and protects the lens from the negative effects of free radicals. There are a number of drugs( analogs) of eye drops that are no less effective, but their cost is much cheaper.
- Kvinaks
- Analogs
- Alfit-2
- Anthocyanin Forte
- Bestoksol
- Kataksol
- Vita Yodurol
- Vitafakol
- Vitsein
- Potassium Iodide
- Katalin
- Oftan Katahrom
- Taurine
- Taufon
- Udzha
- Uniklofen
- Fakovit
- Hrustalin
- Emoksipin
Kvinaks
The form of release - drops eye in the form of a purplish-red transparent solution in bottles of 5, 10, 15 milliliters.
The active ingredient is azapentacene sodium polysulfonate.
It is prescribed for cataracts of senile, traumatic, congenital and secondary. The drug protects the lens of the eye from oxidative reactions.
How to use: 2 drops of the drug in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye( both eyes) 3-5 times a day. During instillation, avoid touching the tip of the dropper with the eyelid and other surfaces. The shelf life of drops, after opening the bottle, is 3 years.
Side effects: when using drops according to the instructions and in cases of overdose, side effects are not revealed.
Quinax is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Analogues
There are a number of cheaper drugs that can replace Quinax.
to contents ^Alfit-2
The release form is a set of two packages( morning and evening).In the package 30 briquettes 2 grams each.
The active ingredient is morning - the comb-shaped ophthalmic, zliphaphorous clinoidopodic, cynomolgus tributary, levzia safflower, angustifolia;evening - a comb-like palmar, a meadow-grass midge, a clypopodia zizifora, a safflower levzeya, a narrow-leaved forest sparrow, a five-lobed motherwort.
It is prescribed for the prophylaxis and treatment of progressive cataracts, as well as for increased eye strain when working at the computer.
Method of application: 1 briquette( morning or evening) pour 150-200 milliliters of boiling water and insist 5-10 minutes. Infusion to take( drink) 1 briquette 2 times a day( morning and evening) 30 minutes before meals.
Side effects: not detected.
Anthocyan Forte
The form of release is round dark purple transparent coated tablets of 0.4 grams, blisters foil, packs of cardboard.
Active ingredients - blueberry anthocyanins, black currant anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins of red grape seeds, vitamin B2( riboflavin), vitamin C( ascorbic acid), vitamin PP( nicotinic acid), zinc.
It is prescribed for diabetic retinopathy, cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration of the retina, myopia.
How to use: drink 1-2 tablets while eating with a lot of liquid.
Side effects: not identified.
Bestoxol
Release form - eye drops of 10 milliliters in a plastic bottle with a stopper dropper.
The active ingredient is taurine.
Assign with cataracts of various origins, glaucoma, dystrophy and trauma of the cornea, dystrophic lesions of the retina, hereditary taperotinatal degenerations.
How to use: Bury in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 2 drops 3-4 times a day.
Side effects: allergic reactions are possible.
Cataxol
Product form - eye drops in a plastic bottle of 15 milliliters.
The active ingredient dihydroazapentacene sodium polysulphate is 0.15 milligrams.
Assign in the treatment of cataract senile, congenital, traumatic and secondary.
How to use: is instilled in a conjunctival bag 1-2 drops 3-5 times a day.
Side effects: not detected.
Vita Yodurrol
Form release - eye drops transparent colorless.
Active ingredients - calcium chloride 2 milligrams, magnesium chloride 3 milligrams, nicotinic acid 0.3 milligrams, adenosine 1 milligram.
Assign in the prevention and treatment of cataract senile, traumatic, congenital, secondary.
How to use: Bury in the conjunctival sac 1-2 drops 2-3 times a day in the affected eye.
Side effects: local allergic reactions are possible.
Vitafakol
The release form is an eye drop in the form of a vitamin ophthalmic sterile solution in 10 ml dropper bottles.
Active substances - cytochrome C 74% - 0.5 milligrams, sodium succinate - 0.6 milligrams, adenosine - 2 milligrams, nicotinamide - 10 milligrams.
Assigned to treat all types of cataracts.
How to use: instill in the conjunctival sac 3 times a day for 2 drops.
Side effects: if used correctly according to the instructions are not identified.
Vicin
The release form - eye drops in a dark glass bottle of 10 milliliters.
Active ingredients - cysteine, L-glutamic acid, glycine, sodium adenosine triphosphate, thiamine, nicotinic acid, potassium iodide, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride.
A drug is prescribed to treat the initial cataract stage of senile, myopic, radiation, contusion.
How to use: 2 drops 3-4 times a day for a long time. If the droplets get air in them to appear a sediment and apply them then is not recommended. The service life of the open vial is 8-10 days.
Side effects: not detected.
Potassium Iodide
Release form - eye drop sterile.
The active ingredient is potassium iodide 30 milligrams.
It is prescribed for cataracts, corneal vitreous opacities, eye hemorrhages, fungal conjunctival lesions or corneas of the eye.
How to use: instill 1-2 drops 4 times a day for 2 weeks.
Side effects: in patients sensitive to iodine allergic reactions are possible, the occurrence of erythema, dermatitis, acne.
Katalin
Form release - sterile tablet in a blister, complete with a solvent in a plastic vial-dropper, for the preparation of drops.
The active ingredient is pyreneoxin - 75 milligrams and isotonic buffer solution.
It is prescribed for the prophylaxis and complex therapy of diabetic and senile cataracts.
Method of use: for ophthalmic solution preparation, the tablet is removed from the blister and placed in a dropper bottle with a solvent. After completely dissolving the tablet, the resulting solution is instilled into the affected eye by 1-2 drops up to 5 times a day. The course of treatment is long, perhaps continuous. The finished solution is suitable for a month.
Side effects: may cause eye irritation immediately after instillation. In rare cases, local allergic reactions occur.
Oftan Katahrom
Form release - eye drops in sterile plastic bottles of 10 milliliters.
The active substance is cytochrome C( 675 micrograms in 1 milliliter of solution), adenosine( 2 milligrams in 1 milliliter of solution), nicotinamide( 20 milligrams in 1 milliliter of solution).
Assign for all types of cataracts.
How to use: 1-2 drops in the affected eye 3 times a day.
Side effects: after instillation of short-term symptoms of eye irritation, possible side effects caused by nicotinic acid( nausea, lowering of blood pressure, dyspnea, dizziness).
Taurine
Form release - eye drops 4% in polyethylene bottles of 5 and 10 milliliters.
The active ingredient is taurine.
The drug is prescribed for traumatic, diabetic, radiation, senile cataract, corneal dystrophy and eye injury.
Application: installs 1-2 drops 2-4 times daily, the duration of the course is up to 3 months. The course of treatment should be repeated with a break of 1 month.
Side effects: allergic reactions to the components of the drug.
Taufon
Product form - eye drops in plastic bottles of 5-10 milliliters.
The active ingredient is taurine -4 milligrams.
Assign for corneal dystrophy, cataracts, corneal injuries.
Method of application: in the form of installations for 1-2 drops 2-4 times a day for 3 months.
Side effects: allergic reactions are possible, both mucous membranes and skin.
Ujala
Product form - eye drops in a plastic bottle with a dispenser.
Active ingredients - burhavia diffuse, glycerin, potassium nitrate.
Assigned to treat various types of cataracts.
How to use: Bury 1-2 drops in each eye 2 times a day after waking up in the morning and evening before going to bed. After instillation, be sure to blink several times and lie for 10 minutes with your eyes closed, after which 2 hours do not give your eyes any load.
Side effects: itching and burning immediately after instillation, increased tear fluid, red eyes.
Uniklofen
Form release - eye drops transparent colorless or yellowish.
The active ingredient is diclofenac sodium.
Assigns with inhibition of miosis during operations for cataracts, inflammatory processes after surgery, prevention and treatment of cystoid macular edema after surgical removal of cataracts, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal erosion, photophobia after keratotomy.
Method of application: preparation is instilled in the conjunctival sac before the operation 1 drop 5 times for 3 hours, immediately after the operation, 1 drop 3 times a day, then 1 drop 3-5 times a day;other indications - 1 drop 4-5 times a day.
Side effects: burning eyes, blurred vision immediately after instillation, development of corneal opacity with the formation of irit lobes, allergic reactions( itching, hyperemia, fever right up to the chill, skin rash, angioedema, vomiting, nausea).
Fakovit
Form release - a package of two kinds of tablets: gastrointestinal - in blisters and enteric-soluble - in containers.
Active substance: gastro-soluble - glutamic acid-200 milligrams, glycine-100 milligrams, pyridoxine hydrochloride -25 milligrams;Enteric-soluble - L-cysteine-200 milligrams, ascorbic acid-175 milligrams.
It is prescribed in the prevention and treatment of the initial stages of cataract formation in the lens in the elderly.
How to use: take immediately 2 tablets gastrointestinal and intestinal-soluble 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 20-30 days.
Side effects: may increase the acidity of gastric juice, allergic reactions.
Crystallin
Form release - eye drops in a 5 ml bottle.
The active ingredient is nicotinamide, denosine, sodium succinate, cytochrome C and benzalkonium chloride.
Assign for the prevention and treatment of cataracts and presbyopia.
How to use: drip into each eye 1 drop 3 times a day.
Side effects: not detected.
Emoksipin
Form release - eye drops in sterile bottles of 5 milligrams.
Active ingredient - methyl ethyl pyridinol - 1 milligram in 1 milliliter of solution.
It is prescribed for diabetic retinopathy, central retinal vein thrombosis, for the prevention and treatment of corneal burns, glaucoma.
How to use: instill 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac 2-3 times a day, the course lasting from 3 to 30 days.
Side effects: sometimes increased blood pressure, burning eyes, itching, swelling and redness of the conjunctiva.