Mediphrine 10.00% Eye Drops 5 ml works by decreasing swelling in the nose and ears, thereby lessening discomfort and making it easier to breathe.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Mediphrine 10.00% Eye Drops 5 ml

Allergy severe

Heart rhythm disorders severe

Heart attack severe

Visual disturbances rare

Insomnia

Increase in the blood pressure

Nasal irritation

Difficult or painful urination

Uses of Mediphrine 10.00% Eye Drops 5 ml
What is it prescribed for?

Nasal congestion
Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops is used to relieve nasal congestion and discomfort. It reduces the swelling of the blood vessels of the nasal passages, thereby making it easier to breathe.

Supraventricular Tachycardia
Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops injection is used to decrease the heart rate in conditions like supraventricular tachycardia.

Hypotension
For procedures requiring anesthesia, Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops injection may be used during the procedure or before/after the procedure to raise the blood pressure and maintain it.

Prolongation of spinal anesthesia
Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops may be added to the anesthesia solution to increase the duration of anesthesia without any increase in the risk of side effects.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 10-15 minutes of administration of the dose through the subcutaneous or intramuscular route.

Duration of Effect
Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops remains active in the body for up to 1 hour after administration through the subcutaneous route and for up to 2 hours after administration through the intramuscular route.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops or any of its components.

Hypertension
Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops is not recommended for use in patients with severe hypertension since it may worsen the condition of the patient.

Ventricular tachycardia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with ventricular tachycardia since it may worsen the condition of the patient.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings

Duration of therapy
Do not take this medication for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.

Pediatric use
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 4 years of age.

Parenteral use
Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops injection should be administered only in the presence of a trained healthcare professional.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops tablet and injection are used as and when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Linezolid severe

Antidiabetic drugs moderate

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors severe

Antidepressants severe

Beta blockers moderate

Halothane severe

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of side effects. Report any incidence of irregular heart rate and very high blood pressure to the doctor on priority.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an enlarged prostate due to the risk of increased difficulty in passing urine. Report any worsening of symptoms to the doctor immediately.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of high blood sugars. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended while using this medicine.

General Instructions

Strictly follow the instructions on the label and take Drosyn 10 % Eye Drops only as directed. Do not take more than what is prescribed or share this medication with other people. It is advised that you should inform the doctor about all the medicines or herbal products that you are using and about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine. Use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

webmd.com –
Phenylephrine [Internet].
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