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Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop

Manufacturer :  Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Epinastine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop

Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop, may cause nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, constipation, increased sweating, joint aches, sore throat, blurred vision, a strange taste in the mouth, diarrhoea, and dizziness. This may also increase your blood pressure.

Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop, is used to prevent the itching of the eyes, which is caused by allergies or conjunctivitis. It is an antihistamine. This works by blocking the release of histamine which reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop should not be used if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medication or any related medicines. Please give all details to the doctor regarding the medications that you are taking so as to understand the drug interactions. You should not use this in case you are pregnant or lactating or if you are taking any herbal preparation or dietary supplements.

Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop, needs to be used in both the eyes, twice daily. It comes in the form of eye drops. Please remove contact lenses, before you put these drops. You should not wear contact lenses immediately, but after ten minutes. One must wash the hands well, before using the eye drops.

Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop causes burning, redness or headaches. One must notify the doctor if any of these symptoms persist. The medication may cause blurred vision, thus you should not drive or work on heavy machinery just immediately after you apply the medication.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop

    • Allergic Disorders

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Estina 0.5mg eye drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Estina 0.5mg eye drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Estina 0.5Mg Eye Drop is an antihistamine, which is used to treat conjunctivitis and is also used as a mast cell stabilizer. The medication prevents the histamine from binding to H1 and H2 receptors. It also ensures that the degranulation of mast cells is prevented.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Epinastine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/epinastine

      • Epinastine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00751

      • EPINASTINE drop,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=EPINASTINE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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