EXOPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS

Overview

EXOPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

EXOPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS is composed of: PREDNISOLONE (1.0 %), OFLOXACIN (0.3 %)

Prednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Prednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Ofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, prostate, or urinary tract (bladder and kidneys). Ofloxacin is also used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease and Chlamydia and/or gonorrhea.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Ofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

Usage

PREDNISOLONE is generally used to treat: Arthritis, Lupus, Psoriasis, Ulcerative Colitis

OFLOXACIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for EXOPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS and its Constituents

Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
You may need to shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Follow the directions on your medicine label. Keep the disintegrating tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package using dry hands, and peel back the foil from the tablet blister (do not push the tablet through the foil). Remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. Allow the disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet. Caution should be exercised in patients with the history of increased eye pressure, optic nerve damage, diabetes, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or lung transplant; Alzheimer disease, seizures, stroke, central nervous system disorder, heart, liver, or kidney disease, decrease in blood minerals, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or light-headedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid exposure to sunlight. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PREDNISOLONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Depression, Agitation, Anxiety, Eyes Blurred Vision, Decreased Urination, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Head Headache, Mood Swings, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Weight Gain, Cough, Throat Soreness, Fever, Chills
OFLOXACIN : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Fatigue (tiredness), Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings
OFLOXACIN : Easy Bruising, Fever, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

PREDNISOLONE : Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Face Swelling, Body Itching
OFLOXACIN : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

OFLOXACIN can interfere with: CNS Disorder, Myasthenia Gravis, Heart Arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Ischemic Heart Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Supraspinatus Tendonitis, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

PREDNISOLONE is categorized as: GLUCOCORTICOIDS / ADRENAL CORTICAL STEROIDS / HORMONES
OFLOXACIN is categorized as: QUINOLONES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for EXOPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AQUAPRED O 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 45.91 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
EXOPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 46.8 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFC P 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 42.46 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OFRAY P 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 49 for 10 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OMEPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 12.9 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OMEPRED EYE-DPS	INR 12.9 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
OPLONE 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 42.2 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
PREDFAX 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 10.36 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
PREDLY O 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 37.06 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
PREDS O 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 42 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %
ZYPRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	INR 15 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

OCEPRED EYE DPS	INR 24 for 10 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, OFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V
OFLO P 3MG/10MG EYE DPS	INR 11.18 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, OFLOXACIN 3.0 MG