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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml is used in the treatment of severe keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) in adults. It is also used to treat dry eyes in patients whose condition has not been improved with artificial tears. This medicine contains cyclosporine which helps increase tear production and decrease inflammation (swelling) in the eye.
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Composition :

CYCLOSPORINE-0.9MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml

Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml is used in the treatment of severe keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) in adults. Also, it is used to treat dry eyes in patients whose condition has not been improved with artificial tears. A dry eye is a common condition that occurs when tears are unable to provide sufficient moisture. 

Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml contains Cyclosporine, which works by increasing tear production and decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the eye. 

Use Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience eye irritation, eye pain, watery eyes, itching in the eye, redness or swelling of the eyelid, and blurred vision using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml. Avoid using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml while you are wearing contact lenses. Drive only if your vision is clear, as Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. If you have or had an eye infection, inform your doctor before using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml. 

Uses of Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml

Treatment of Dry eyes and severe keratitis

Directions for Use

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 as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Do not touch the tip of the container to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml. Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml is for external use only. Do not inject Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml.

Medicinal Benefits

Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml contains Cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant that increases tear production and decreases inflammation (swelling) in the eye. Thus, it is used in the treatment of severe keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) and to treat dry eyes in patients whose condition has not been improved with artificial tears. 

How Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml Works

Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml contains Cyclosporine, which works by increasing tear production and decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the eye.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml

  • Eye irritation

  • Eye pain

  • Watery eyes

  • Itching in the eye

  • Redness or swelling of the eyelid

  • Blurred vision

What if I have taken an overdose of Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml

An overdose of Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml is not expected to be dangerous. However, if an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical help.

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml or any other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor. Avoid using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml while you are wearing contact lenses. Drive only if your vision is clear, as Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. If you have or had an eye infection, inform your doctor before using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of 15 minutes between using other eye medicines and Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml. Discard the bottle after 4 weeks of first opening to prevent infections.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CiclosporinBosentan
Critical
CiclosporinPitavastatin
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CiclosporinBosentan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
When Bosentan is taken with Cyclosporine, it may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml with Bosentan is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe headache, nausea, or an increased heart rate, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CiclosporinPitavastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
Coadministration of pitavastatin with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml may significantly increase the blood levels of pitavastatin which can increase the risk of side effects such as liver problems and rhabdomyolysis(involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pitavastatin with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml is not recommended, as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like unexpected bruising or bleeding, skin rash, itching, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unexplained muscular pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever, dark urine, chills, joint pain, or swelling, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiclosporinSimvastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
Combining Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml and Simvastatin can increase the blood levels and effects of Simvastatin. This can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and rhabdomyolysis(involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml and Simvastatin together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever or dark colored urine, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
CiclosporinCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
Taking cyclosporine with cidofovir can increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml with Cidofovir is not recommended, but can be taken be together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor
CiclosporinBaricitinib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
Co-administration of Baricitinib with Cyclosporine can increase the risk of infections as well as some cancers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml with Baricitinib is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, but it can be taken 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 sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CiclosporinMorphine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
Co-administration of morphine with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml can increase the blood levels and side effects of morphine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking morphine with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
CiclosporinIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
Coadministration of iohexol with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml may increases the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between iohexol and Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml, they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, contact your doctor immediately if experience any symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or irregular heart rhythm. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CiclosporinRitonavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
Taking Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml with ritonavir may significantly increases the blood levels of Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ritonavir with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loose stools, abdominal pain, dizziness, weakness, headache, fits, shaking, fever, sore throat, unusual bruising or bleeding, and increased or decreased urination, contact a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CiclosporinPosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
Coadministration of posaconazole and Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml together can enhance the effects of Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using posaconazole and Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or headache. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
CiclosporinAliskiren
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml:
The combined use of aliskiren and Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of aliskiren, which may lead to low blood pressure, hyperkalemia (high potassium levels) in the body. High potassium levels can cause hyperkalemia, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, abnormal heart rhythms. If you are elderly, dehydrated, or have kidney disease, diabetes, or severe heart failure, you are more prone to develop hyperkalemia while taking these medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking aliskiren and Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml will lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is important to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. It is advised to reduce intake of potassium-rich foods such as tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes, and potassium-containing salt substitutes.

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

  • Use a humidifier in your room to increase moisture and avoid dry climates. 

  • Limit the time you spend in front of the television or computer.

  • If dry eyes are caused by environmental factors, wear protective eyewear during outdoor activities when it’s windy and avoid exposure to cigarette smoke. 

  • Limit wearing contact lenses and use soft contact lenses if you have dry eyes, as they are moist and allow the eye to breathe better than hard contact lenses.

  • Take omega-3-fatty acid supplements as they may be helpful in treating dry eyes. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Consult your doctor before using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml if you are pregnant. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml in patients with liver problems, please consult your doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml in patients with kidney problems, please consult your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml should be used in children only if it is advised by a doctor. It is not recommended for use in children less than four years.

FAQs

Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml is used in the treatment of severe keratitis (inflammation of the cornea) in adults. Also, it is used to treat dry eyes in patients whose condition has not been improved with artificial tears.

Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml contains Cyclosporine, which works by increasing tear production and decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the eye. Thereby, it provides a soothing effect and relieves irritation and dryness caused by decreased tear flow.

You are recommended to use Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml after 15 minutes of using other eye medications only if advised by your doctor. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are using any other medicines before using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml

Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

You are recommended to avoid wearing contact lenses while using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml as it may cause eye irritation. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml.

You are recommended to discuss with your doctor before using eye drops containing steroids with Cequa Ophthalmic Solution 10 x 0.25 ml as there is a risk of side effects if used both medicines simultaneously.

Country of origin

France

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sun House, Cts No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Other Info - CEQ0007

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