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Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop
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About Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop belongs to the class of medications called ‘ophthalmic agents’ used for examining the eye during the diagnosis or detection of any eye disease, or therapeutic procedures. It can help detect eye inflammation or any other eye diseases such as uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eyewall) or in the ophthalmoscopy procedures (retinal examination) or during eye surgeries.
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop contains Proparacaine which works by blocking the pain signals at the nerve endings in the eye. This allows proper examination of the inside of your eye. It is commonly used to anesthetize the eye before cataract surgery or any other surgery in the eye and also in the examination of the eye.
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop is available for external use only in the form of eye drops. You should use Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop are headache, dizziness, blurred vision, photophobia (sensitivity to light), eye pain, eye irritation, and burning or stinging sensation in the eye. Most of these side effects of Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not use Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop in more than prescribed doses, or for a longer duration. Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic is not recommended. It may produce permanent corneal opacification (loss of normal transparency of cornea) with accompanying visual loss. If you are allergic to Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop as it may worsen cause irritation. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly. This medicine may also make your eyes more sensitive to light. Until the effects wear off, protect your eyes from the sun or bright light. Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop is a cold chain medicine and so it has to be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius else its efficiency might be lost. Do not store in the freezer of the fridge.
Uses of Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop
Medicinal Benefits
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop belongs to the group of medicines called rapid-acting local anesthetics. It is used to prepare the eyes for an eye examination, surgery, or other conjunctival procedures. Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop contains Proparacaine, which works by blocking the pain signals at the nerve endings in the eye, thereby numbing the affected area and providing relief from pain. This allows proper examination of the inside of your eye.
Side Effects of Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop
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Storage
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. It is advised to remove contact lenses at least 15 minutes before instilling Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop drops as it may eye irritation. After you use Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop may make your eyes more sensitive to light. Protect your eyes in bright light; use dark sunglasses when outdoors. Prolonged use of a topical ocular anesthetic is not recommended. It may produce permanent corneal opacification with accompanying visual loss. Avoid touching your eye until the numbing effects of Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop have worn off completely. Inform your doctor if you have had heart problems and overactive thyroid before using Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop.
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Drug Interactions
Drug-drug interactions: Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop may interact with painkillers (acetaminophen, aspirin), antihypertensives (amyl nitrite), anesthetics (bupivacaine, chloroprocaine).
Drug-food interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-disease interactions: Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases, thyroid problems, and tachycardia (increased heart rate).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Eye diseases: Eye diseases are of a wide variety ranging from minor eye problems that don't last long such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) and major conditions that can lead to blindness such as glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). Some examples of eye diseases that require diagnostic procedures are refractive errors (near-sightedness and farsightedness), cataracts (clouding of the eye) and glaucoma. The risk of eye diseases is high in older people and patients with diabetes.
Alcohol
Caution
It is not known whether Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Caution
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop is a category C medicine. When clinically needed, Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop is given by a doctor to pregnant women after doing a risk/benefit assessment.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
Caution
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop may cause blurred vision. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until your vision is clear.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop can be given safely to patients with liver diseases when prescribed.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop can be given safely to patients with kidney diseases when prescribed.
Children
Caution
Visocaine 0.5% Eye Drop should be used with caution in children. It is not recommended for use in newborns.
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