Optix

Optix is a medicine that replenishes the deficiency of mineral components and vitamins observed in the body, and in addition, has an antioxidant effect.

The medicine has a complex therapeutic effect; it contains minerals with vitamins, and also plant-based carotenoids. Its medicinal effect is developed due to the medicinal activity of its active ingredients.

Indications Optixa

It is used for the following disorders:

• replenishment of mineral and vitamin deficiencies observed in various eye pathologies ( cataracts, retinopathy and diseases affecting the optic nerve);
• prevention of visual impairment and the occurrence of eye diseases in the elderly;
• to prevent the development of eye pathologies and improve vision in the case of work that requires a lot of stress on the visual organs (the influence of UV radiation, work using a computer), and in addition when working at night with low lighting;
• after performing ophthalmological surgical procedures.

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Release form

The component is released in tablets - 10 pieces in a plate. In a box - 3 or 6 plates.

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Pharmacodynamics

Zeaxanthin and lutein are carotenoids and are located inside the macula lutea of the retina. The effect of these elements develops due to their strong antioxidant activity and ability to filter some parts of the light spectrum. After taking the drug, their level inside the eye tissue increases, thereby stabilizing the work of the visual apparatus and the function of night vision. The substance also prevents the development of age-related processes of visual function disorder and vision loss.

A very important element in the processes of formation of rhodopsin (a pigment that helps the eyes adapt to weak and poor lighting) is β-carotene.

Ascorbic acid inside the medicine interacts with tocopherol (antioxidant), which prevents tissue damage under the influence of free radicals. This component is necessary for maintaining visual activity.

Zinc and copper are catalysts for the activity of metalloenzymes, and in addition, prevent the formation of free radicals.

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Dosing and administration

The medicine should be taken with food or immediately after taking it. In this case, you should eat dishes that contain vegetable fats.

One tablet of Optix should be taken per day; the course lasts quite a long time – approximately 2-3 months. If there is no lasting result, you should consult an ophthalmologist.

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Use Optixa during pregnancy

During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the drug is used only in situations where the doctor believes that the benefit to the woman is more likely to be expected than the risk of complications for the baby or fetus.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

• severe intolerance to the therapeutic agent;
• kidney diseases;
• thrombophlebitis;
• Fe metabolism disorder;
• having chronic glomerulonephritis;
• hyperthyroidism;
• hypervitaminosis type A or E;
• use of retinoids.

Caution is required when using in the following situations:

• lactase deficiency and galactosemia;
• urolithiasis or cholelithiasis;
• chronic pancreatitis;
• acute nephritis;
• the presence of a tendency to form blood clots.

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Side effects Optixa

Negative manifestations develop only occasionally - these are systemic or local symptoms of allergy (itching, hyperthermia, anaphylaxis, bronchial spasm, epidermal rash and urticaria), headaches, diarrhea, vomiting, as well as dizziness, pain in the epigastric zone and nausea.

Overdose

In case of poisoning with Optix, nausea, diarrhea, pain in the epigastric region, bloating and vomiting appear, as well as allergy symptoms, severe excitability and signs of hypervitaminosis type A, C or E.

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Interactions with other drugs

Combined use with orlistat, laxatives, colestipol, and cholestyramine reduces the absorption of carotenoids.

Silver and iron medications interfere with the absorption of tocopherol, and ascorbic acid increases the likelihood of developing negative effects of sulfonamide drugs.

It is prohibited to combine Optix with other multivitamin preparations, as this may lead to intoxication.

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Storage conditions

Optiks must be stored at temperatures no higher than 25°C.

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Shelf life

Optix can be used for a 2-year period from the date of sale of the medication.

Application for children

The medication is not prescribed in pediatrics (children under 12 years of age).

Analogues

Analogues of the drug are Strix, Vitrum Foraise, Blueberry-Forte, Vizivit with Visiobalance Opti, and also Pro-Visio, Okyuvait Lutein Forte, Visiox Lutein, Visio Balance, etc.

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