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Alkaine contains the active ingredient proxymetocain, which is a local anesthetic used to perform ophthalmic procedures.
The effect of the drug begins after 20-30 seconds from the moment of its use; analgesic effect persists in the period of 15+ minutes. The effect of proximetacain strengthens the cell membranes under the influence of Na ions, thereby blocking the generation of neural receptor pulses, as well as the movement of pulsed signals inside neuronal fibers.
Indications Alkaina
It is used for local anesthesia in ophthalmology - to perform short-term medical or diagnostic procedures that require a short rapid anesthesia.
Among such procedures are the treatment of cataracts, the removal of stitches from the cornea or conjunctiva, and in addition, tonometry or gonioscopy, diagnostic conjunctival scraping and the removal of foreign objects on the cornea.[1]
Release form
The release of the drug is realized in the form of eye drops - inside the bottle-droppers, having a capacity of 15 ml. Inside the box - 1 bottle.
Pharmacokinetics
Proksimetokain without complications absorbed into the mucous membranes, so it is used as a local anesthetic. With local use, the drug is absorbed into the circulatory system and dissolves inside the plasma at high speed; but the introduction of large portions can lead to negative reactions.
Proxymethocine is mainly an ophthalmologic agent, only occasionally leading to mydriasis or irritation.
The analgesic effect usually develops after half a minute since the introduction of the drug. This effect lasts quite a bit (about 15 minutes).
Dosing and administration
Alkaine use topically. When tonometry and other short-term procedures are instilled 1-2 drops immediately before the procedure. If you need a longer anesthesia (for example, when removing a foreign object or seams), you need to bury 1-2 drops with 5-10-minute breaks.
Upon completion of the operation, the eye should be closed with a bandage, because during this period the repetition of the "blink" reflex develops for a while.
Use Alkaina during pregnancy
There is not enough information regarding the use of Alkaina in HB or pregnancy. To appoint it during the specified periods can only be a doctor, and only with strict indications.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to appoint with personal sensitivity in relation to proximetocain.
Caution is needed when administering to individuals with various allergic manifestations, cardiac abnormalities, and thyrotoxicosis.
Side effects Alkaina
The drug is usually transferred without complications. Only rarely can there be burning, conjunctival hyperemia, itching, tearing, and increased blinking.
The acute symptoms of allergy are rarely observed - iritis, corneal erosion, keratitis, affecting the epithelium, as well as threadlike infiltrates in the cornea area.
With prolonged use of the drops, there is a slowdown in wound regeneration processes. In addition, there may be a development of toxic effects of a systemic nature - the excitation and further suppression of the function of the central nervous system.
Storage conditions
Alcain needs to be kept in a place closed from the penetration of children. Temperature values - in the range of marks 2-8 ° C.
Shelf life
Alcain can be used within the 2.5-year term from the moment of drug sales. The shelf life of an open bottle is 28 days.
Application for children
There is no information regarding therapeutic efficacy, as well as the safety of the use of drugs in pediatrics.
Analogs
Analogues of the medication are the drugs Inocain and Benoxi.
Reviews
Alcain receives good reviews regarding its therapeutic efficacy. Of the minuses, the cost of the drug is rather high.
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.