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close this bookDrugs Formulary for District Hospitals - Ethiopia (DACA; 2004; 322 pages)
View the documentACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
View the documentINTRODUCTION
View the documentGENERAL ADVICE TO PRESCRIBERS
Open this folder and view contents1. DRUGS ACTING ON THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
Open this folder and view contents2. CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS
Open this folder and view contents3. RESPIRATORY DRUGS
Open this folder and view contents4. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DRUGS
Open this folder and view contents5. DRUGS USED IN ANESTHESIA
Open this folder and view contents6. DRUGS USED IN MUSCLOSKELETAL AND JOINT DISEASE
Open this folder and view contents7. ANTI-INFECTIVE
Open this folder and view contents8. DRUGS USED IN ENDOCRINE DISORDERS AND CONTRACEPTIVES.
View the document9. OBSTETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGICAL MEDICATIONS
Open this folder and view contents10. BLOOD PRODUCTS AND DRUGS AFFECTING THE BLOOD
Open this folder and view contents11. DRUGS FOR CORRECTING WATER, ELECTROLYTE AND ACID - BASE DISTURBANCES
Open this folder and view contents12. VITAMINS
Open this folder and view contents13. ANTIHISTAMINES AND ANTIALLERGICS
close this folder14. OPHTHALMIC AGENTS
View the document14.1. Mydriatic/Cycloplegics
Open this folder and view contents14.2. Anti-infectives, Ophthalmic
View the document14.3. Anti-infective/Anti-inflammatory combination.
View the document14.4. Anesthetics, Local
View the document14.5. Antiallergics, Diagnostics and Miscellaneous Agents
Open this folder and view contents15. EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT PREPARATIONS
Open this folder and view contents16. DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS
View the document17. ANTIDOTES AND OTHER SUBSTANCES USED IN POISONING
View the document18. IMMUNOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
View the document19. MISCELLANEOUS
View the documentAPPENDIXES
View the documentGLOSSARY
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14.5. Antiallergics, Diagnostics and Miscellaneous Agents

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (Hypomellose)
Solution (eye drop), 0.3%, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%

Indications: - as a vehicle for eye drops and as artificial tears and contact lens solution.

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride
Solution (eye drop), 0.025%, 0.05%

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride is a direct-acting sympathomimetic agent which has a vasoconstrictor effect on mucosal blood vessels when applied topically. Oxymetazoline may occasionally cause local stinging or burning, sneezing, and dryness of the mouth and throat. Prolonged or excessive use may cause rebound congestion and drug-induced rhinitis.

A 0.025%, or 0.05%solution of Oxymetazoline hydrochloride may be instilled in to the eye as a conjunctival decongestant.

Sodium Cromoglycate
Eye ointment, 4%
Solution (eye drop), 2%

Indications: - allergic conjunctivitis, vernal keratoconjuctivitis.

Side effects: - transient burning and stinging

Dose and Administration: - apply eye drops 4 times daily, eye ointment 2-3 times daily.

Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride
Solution (eye drop), 0.05 %

Tetrahydrozoline is a sympathomimetic agent with alpha-adrenergic activity. It acts as a local vasoconstrictor and when applied topically to mucous membranes it reduces swelling and congestion. Prolonged or excessive use may cause rebound congestion. Solution of Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride containing 0.05 % is used as a conjunctival decongestant.

Balanced salt solution
Solution (eye drop), 15 ml, 30 ml, 500 ml

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