Itrapress Eye Drop

Itrapress Eye Drop belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals. It is used to treat fungal eye infections such as fungal keratitis and fungal conjunctivitis. Fungal keratitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the cornea (the clear part that covers the pupil and iris) of the eye. Fungal conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid.

Itrapress Eye Drop contains Itraconazole which works by inhibiting the production of ergosterol (a main component of cell membranes of fungi). Thereby, weakening and damaging the fungal cell membranes that are essential for their survival as they prevent the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Thus, it kills fungi and clears the fungal infection.

Use Itrapress Eye Drop as prescribed by your doctor. Itrapress Eye Drop is only for ophthalmic (eye) use. You are advised to use Itrapress Eye Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience eye discharge, blurred vision, eye pain, itching of the eyes, or a burning sensation of the eyes. Most of these side effects of Itrapress Eye Drop do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Itraconazole or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Itrapress Eye Drop should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Itrapress Eye Drop. Drive only if your vision is clear as Itrapress Eye Drop may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after using. You are advised to remove contact lenses before using Itrapress Eye Drop.

Itrapress Eye Drop is an antifungal used to treat fungal infections of the eye such as fungal keratitis/keratomycosis and fungal conjunctivitis. Itrapress Eye Drop weakens and damages the fungal cell membranes causing the main components of fungal cells to leak out. Thus, kills fungi and clears the fungal infection. Itrapress Eye Drop has a broad spectrum of antifungal activity than Ketoconazole. It has fewer side effects with minimal change in intraocular pressure, pupil diameter, and accuracy vision.

• Eye discharge
• Blurred vision
• Eye pain
• Itching of the eyes
• Burning sensation

If you are allergic to Itrapress Eye Drop or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Itrapress Eye Drop should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before using Itrapress Eye Drop. Drive only if your vision is clear as Itrapress Eye Drop may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after using. You are advised to remove contact lenses before using Itrapress Eye Drop. Do not touch the tip of the container to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Itrapress Eye Drop. You are recommended to complete the full course of treatment advised by the doctor as discontinuing Itrapress Eye Drop suddenly may worsen the infection.

Drug-Drug Interaction: If you have recently used any medicines containing steroids or are using any other eye medications, please inform your doctor before using Itrapress Eye Drop.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to any other antifungal medicines.

• Make sure to remove contact lenses before going to bed and before swimming.
• Handle your contact lenses only with clean hands.
• Replace contact lenses regularly as advised by your doctor.
• Never use distilled solutions or water for cleaning contact lenses. Use the right type of cleaning solution. 
• Sleep for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
• Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day. Do not wash your eyes if you have undergone any eye surgery for at least 2 weeks. 
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

Fungal Keratitis/Keratomycosis: It is an inflammatory condition affecting the cornea (the clear part that covers the pupil and iris) of the eye. The infection is caused by a fungus such as Candida, Aspergillus, or Fusarium. The symptoms include sensitivity to light, red eyes, vision changes, eye discharge, or excessive tearing. It mostly affects people wearing contact lenses.

Fungal conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is caused by Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis, Coccidio immitis, Rhinosporidium seeberi, Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and Blastomyces dermatitidis. The factors causing fungal conjunctivitis include bathing in stagnant water, prolonged use of topical or oral steroids, chronic use of topical broad-spectrum antibiotics, shared cosmetics, and immunocompromised status (diabetes, HIV, use of immunosuppressive drugs). The symptoms include redness, itching, irritation, and eye discharge.