Glaucoma is a serious disease that most often occurs in the elderly.
Nevertheless, in recent years, ophthalmologists have noted an increase in the incidence in young people and even children.
If you do not start treating glaucoma on time, then it always leads to a complete loss of vision.
To avoid disability and as long as possible to maintain the ability to work, long-term therapy is needed under the supervision of a qualified ophthalmologist.
Azarga - a drug used to eliminate increased eye pressure, due to glaucoma. You can read reviews about it at the end of this article.
- 1. Instructions for using
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- side effects 3.
- condition and retention periods 4.
- price 5.
- analogues 6.
- reviews 7.
- conclusions 8.
video Instructions for use
Indicationsto the use of
The drug is used for the therapy of glaucoma in patients with intraocular hypertension, who can not achieve normal pressure by other means.
How to use and dosage
Before instillation, it is desirable to shake the vial to make the solution homogeneous.
Azargu is buried between the eye and the eyelid. To reduce the likelihood of undesired reactions, immediately after use, press down on the area under the eye and hold it in this position for about two minutes.
Azargu is dripped twice a day at equal intervals in the affected eye( if necessary, both).It is forbidden to drip more than one drop in one step.
In case you missed taking the drug, continue treatment according to the scheme recommended above.
The drug begins 3 hours after instillation and ends after 24 hours.
Form and Composition
| Form | The preparation is manufactured as a cloudy, yellowish solution. The product is poured into polyurethane bottles equipped with a dispenser. The vial is packed in a cardboard box |
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Interaction with other drugs
Unfortunately, there is no conclusive evidence of Azarghi's interaction with other agents.
It is not recommended simultaneous administration of Azargas with antihypertensive agents( beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors) and drugs for the treatment of arrhythmia, since it can cause significant hypotension and bradycardia.
Azarga can enhance the action of insulin.
When combined with Azarga and other ophthalmic products, it is recommended that the interval between meals be at least 30 minutes.
Side effects of
The drug has a good safety profile, and in most cases, if undesirable reactions occur, drug withdrawal is not required.
The most common local side effects. These include:
- corneal edema;
- temporary visual impairment;
- resi;
- pain;
- feeling of sand in the eye;
- of erythema;
- appearance of dry crusts on the eyelids;
- itching;
- lacrimation;
- photophobia;
- puffiness of the eyelids;
- darkening of the protein eye.
A small percentage of patients note systemic adverse reactions:
- asthenia;
- disturbance of night sleep;
- lethargy;
- memory corruption;
- decreased sexual desire.
If you experience any of these side effects, contact your treating ophthalmologist to decide on further treatment tactics.
Contraindications
Because of its ability to exert systemic action, Azarga is contraindicated in a wide range of conditions:
- heart failure;
- arrhythmia;
- bradycardia;
- asthma;
- impaired renal function with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL / min;
- COPD;
- state of shock;
- pregnancy;
- the period of breastfeeding;
- child's age;
- intolerance to any component of the drug;
- anaphylactic shock in anamnesis.
Before surgery, Azarga should be gradually withdrawn, as with general anesthesia it can lead to abnormalities in the work of the heart.
In pregnancy,
Azarga penetrates the placental barrier and can cause fetal malformations and heart disorders in newborns, so use of the drug during pregnancy is prohibited.
Azarga is found in significant concentrations in breast milk and is capable of causing poisoning in the infant. For the duration of drug therapy, refrain from feeding the baby.
Conditions and shelf life
The drug is stored in a dark place at a temperature of no higher than 28 C. The shelf life of the product is 24 months. After opening the bottle it must be used within 30 days.
Conditions of sale in pharmacies
Azarga should be sold only if there is an appropriate prescription.
Special instructions
It is not recommended to drive during the entire Azarga treatment.
Avoid contacting the vial with any objects and surfaces, as this can lead to contamination and infection in the eye. Close the lid tightly after use.
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Price
Average price in Russia
Azarga is a rather expensive drug. Its average cost is 850 rubles per bottle, the minimum - 800 rubles, and the maximum - about 900 rubles.
Average price in Ukraine
In Ukraine the price for Azargu is lower than in Russia. There it costs about 250 hryvnia, which is equivalent to 600 rubles.
Analogues
Several analogues of Azargas are on the market:
- Fotil.
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- Dorzopt.
- Trusopt.
Reviews
On the Internet you can easily find a large number of reviews on the drug Azarga. Patients praise the drug for its high efficiency and good tolerability, but complain about the high cost.
For this reason, many patients had to switch to cheaper and less effective analogs of Azarga.
Conclusions
- Azarga is a complex ophthalmic drug used in the treatment of glaucoma.
- The composition of Azarga includes two main components: Brinzolamide and Timolol.
- Azarga has contraindications and may cause adverse reactions.
- On the market are presented cheaper analogs of Azarga.
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