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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml is an ophthalmic medication used to treat eye inflammation and post-operative eye inflammation. This medicine helps relieve eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. It contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid medicine, which stops the release of certain chemical messengers responsible for causing redness, itching and swelling.
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Synonym :

PREDNISOLONE ACETATE

Composition :

PREDNISOLONE-1% W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Arvincare

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of corticosteroid medication or ophthalmic anti-infectives. It is used to relieve eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. Besides this, it is sometimes used following eye surgery.

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid medicine. It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.

Use AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml are application site burning or stinging sensation, redness and temporary blurred vision. Most of these side effects resolve gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, you should consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. It should not be injected or consumed orally. You should not use AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to prednisolone, other corticosteroid medications, or any of the components in AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may notice temporary blurred vision after using this medication. Before operating machinery or driving, wait until your vision returns to normal.

Uses of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml

Treatment of Eye Inflammation and Post-operative eye inflammation

Directions for Use

Eye drops/Suspension: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.Eye Cream/Ointment: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Squeeze a tiny amount of the cream/ointment into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Medicinal Benefits

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid medicine. AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. Thus it effectively relieves eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. Besides this, it is sometimes used following eye surgery.

How AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml Works

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid medicine. It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Temporary eye burning or stinging sensation

  • Temporary blurred vision

What if I have taken an overdose of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml

An overdose of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml is not expected to be dangerous. However, if you experience any undesirable effects while using this medicine, seek immediate medical help.

Drug Warnings

Do not use AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to prednisolone, other corticosteroid medications, or any of the components in AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml. AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml is only to be used in the eyes. AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml should never be injected or used orally. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, inform your doctor. You may notice temporary blurred vision after using this medication. Before operating machinery or driving, wait until your vision returns to normal. Before using AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml, consult your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery. AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml should not be used for any longer than your doctor has prescribed. AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml should not be used to treat any other eye infections.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PrednisoloneBCG vaccine
Critical
PrednisoloneMifepristone
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PrednisoloneBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
When BCG vaccine is used with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml with BCG vaccine is not generally advised, but they can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrednisoloneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
When Mifepristone is taken with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml, the effects of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml might be considerably reduced, which may be less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml with Mifepristone is not recommended, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
PrednisoloneIohexol
Critical
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Iohexol and AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml with Iohexol is not generally advised as they can lead to an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PrednisoloneDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml and Desmopressin may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml with Desmopressin is not generally advised as they lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
PrednisoloneBupropion
Severe
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
Bupropion is capable of causing seizures (fits) and combining it with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml, may enhance the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml and Bupropion together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. You should avoid tasks that need mental attention, such as driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrednisoloneDinutuximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml with Dinutuximab can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml and Dinutuximab, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrednisoloneNorfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Norfloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of a tissue that attaches muscle to bone) and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml. People over the age of 60 and people who have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant may be especially at risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml can be taken with Norfloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, stop taking norfloxacin and consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrednisoloneSparfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Sparfloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of a tissue that attaches muscle to bone) and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml. People over the age of 60 and people who have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant may be especially at risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml can be taken with Sparfloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, stop taking sparfloxacin and consult your doctor. Additionally, you need to avoid exercising or using the impacted area until a doctor issues further instructions. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrednisoloneVoclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml and Voclosporin use together may increase the risk of serious infections and some cancers, such as skin cancer and cancer of the lymph nodes (lymphoma).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml and Voclosporin together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, shortness of breath, blood in the coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning while urinating, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrednisoloneCladribine
Severe
How does the drug interact with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Cladribine with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cladribine with AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in the coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning while urinating. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night to renew your eyes.

  • It would help if you washed your eyes with clean water. If you've had eye surgery, wait at least two weeks before washing your eyes.

  • Take care of your health, eat a balanced diet, get plenty of exercises, and rest well.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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Alcohol

Caution

No interactions were found; however, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor; there is no substantial research yet on the usage of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.

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Driving

Caution

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml may cause blurred vision temporarily. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision has returned to normal.

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Liver

Caution

No information was available about the usage of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.

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Kidney

Caution

No information was available about the usage of AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.

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Children

Caution

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml should only be used in children under the supervision of a doctor or as directed by the doctor.

FAQs

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the class of corticosteroid medication or ophthalmic anti-infectives. It is used to relieve eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. Besides this, it is sometimes used following eye surgery.

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. Thus it effectively relieves eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye.

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by a doctor. However, maintain a 15-minute interval between AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye medicines.

Even if your symptoms improve, you must continue to use AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as it is suggested by your doctor. If you stop using this medication too soon, your symptoms may recur.

AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml might cause blurred vision temporarily immediately after using. So, do not drive or operate machinery immediately after using AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml; wait until your vision is clear to prevent any mishappening.

Do not wear contact lenses while using AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml. Remember to remove your contact lenses before using AV-Pred Eye Drops 5 ml. It is advised to wear spectacles and avoid contact lenses until the inflammation has resolved.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Arvincare, Atul Garg(Proprietor), Sco-62, Sector -12A, Showroom Market, Panchkula - 134109, Haryana, India
Other Info - AVP0194

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