We present to your attention not cheap drops for the eyes of Midimax. This is a medication from the mydriatic group.
Represents eye drops that, when used, expand the pupil, causing muscle paralysis and accommodation spasm.
Midimax blocks m-holinoretseptory. The drug is useful both for the diagnosis of eye diseases, and for their therapy.
In this article we will consider the indications, use, contra-indications of medication, as well as side effects and prices.
- 1. Instructions for using
- 2. Side effects of
- 3. Storage conditions of
- 4. Price of
- 5. Analogues of
- 6. Reviews of
- 7. Summarize
- 8. Useful video of
Instruction for use
Indications
Since the main effect of the drug is to dilate the pupil, it is used in ophthalmic practices.
This includes diagnostics of eye diseases, as well as surgical operations and laser eye correction.
Method of application
Conjunctival. Before the operation on the eye or ophthalmological examination, one or two drops should be instilled in half an hour before the procedure begins. When digging in, you should put your fingers on the tear sacks. This is done to avoid side effects.
In the treatment of eye diseases, drop the same number of drops 6 times a day.
Form release and composition
Midimax has a form factor of eye drops, the liquid is transparent or yellowish. The main active ingredients are: tropicamide( 8 mg), phenylephedrine hydrochloride( 50 mg).In its composition there are such additional substances as benzalkonium chloride, sodium metabisulphate, sodium hydroxide and so on.
Phenylephrine reaches its greatest penetration into the tissue twenty minutes after application of the drug. It dilates the pupil, narrows the vessels and intensifies the outflow of intraocular fluid. Lowers intraocular pressure. Has a lasting effect up to 6 hours.
M-holinoretseptory blocked tropikamidom, also it causes paralysis of the accreditation. Increases intraocular pressure.
Interaction of
It is undesirable to use midimax with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, as systemic adrenergic effects may develop.
The use of anesthetics enhances the effect of the drug, making its effect longer. Antihistamines, antidepressants increase the risk of side effects.
Also not recommended is the sharing of guanethidine.
Side effects of
They can be divided into two categories: local side effects and systemic:
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If you take the drug inside, the consequences can be serious: hyperthermia, tachycardia, convulsions, respiratory depression.
Contraindications
Do not wear contact lenses during treatment. It is not recommended to drive for a few hours after therapy. The drug should not be used under the following conditions:
- hypersensitivity to the drug components;
- diabetes;
- pregnancy;
- minority;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- significant disruption of the cardiovascular system;
- glaucoma.
In case of an overdose, excitation of the body, desiccation of mucous membranes, loss of orientation in space may occur.
Storage conditions
The sealed bottle can be stored for three years, the open bottle should be used within three weeks. Do not expose the medicine to freezing, so you can not store it in the freezer. Avoid direct sunlight. Since with internal consumption the medicine becomes poisonous, it is impossible to store it in accessible places for children.
Price
In Russia, the medicine costs from 470 rubles in cities such as Kazan and Novosibirsk, to 540 rubles in Moscow.
In Ukraine, the average cost of Midimax is 170-180 hryvnia.
Analogues
If you are allergic to midlimax components or in your pharmacies this product is not represented, then there are several analogues on the market. These are such drugs as Atropine, Tropicamide, Midratsil, Irifrin.
But all these analogues can be used only after consultation with the attending physician, since they can have different principles of action and side effects.
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Reviews
Many at their own peril used a tool on children. Despite the fact that this is contraindicated by the instruction, no negative consequences were found.
However, some have experienced a temporary drop in vision and pain in the eyes after use.
Part of the users noted that the drop relaxes the eyes well. Positive feedback was provided by mental workers who should spend the whole day in front of a computer. They argue that the drops relieve tension from the eyes.
Most negative reviews are associated with side effects. Unfortunately, they happen quite often.
Also users were dissatisfied with the fact that it is possible to get this medicine far from every pharmacy. Claims caused and high cost of the drug.
If you used Midimax and want to express your impression of it, then leave your feedback at the end of this material.
Summing up
Summarizing, it can be said that midimax is quite a niche drug designed for a narrow range of tasks. It has many contraindications, it can not be used by children, pregnant women and the elderly, causes many unpleasant side effects. It is not suitable for people whose work is related to driving a car. The medicine has a high price.
However, if you do not have intolerance to its components and you are ready to pay 500 rubles, then this drug will justify its price, relax your eyes and relieve stress from them. It is also useful in ophthalmic practice, allowing patients to prepare their eyes for operations.
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