Uses of Restasis

Restasis is a prescription medication used to treat certain eye conditions. So what is Restasis drug? What does Restasis do? Please refer to the article below to get more useful information about the use of this drug.

Restasis medicine is a kind of eye drops, with the main ingredient in each ml of Restasis 0.05% solution is Cyclosporine with 0.05% content. Cyclosporine is an active ingredient derived from nature, belonging to the group of immunosuppressive drugs. This active substance works based on its ability to bind to cyclophilin to form a complex that inhibits calcineurin's phosphatase activity, thereby reducing the functional activity of T lymphocytes, leading to a decrease in the production process. Inflammatory cytokines help fight inflammation and allergies.
Restasis drug is indicated for some cases of patients with reduced or inability to produce tears due to eye injuries related to keloids, dry conjunctivitis - corneal, has the effect of helping to restore the function, reduce inflammation and relieve dry eyes.
Restasis 0.05% drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
People who are allergic to any ingredient of the drug. People with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to the antibiotic Ofloxacin.

Depending on age and inflammation or extent of damage, the dose of Restasis will be different. Use Restasis medicine exactly as prescribed and directed by your doctor. The drug is recommended to use 2 times a day, 1 drop in each eye.
How to use Restasis eye drops:
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, then dry your hands before applying the drops. You should combine eyewash with physiological saline before instillation to help remove dirt and increase drug effectiveness. Avoid contaminating the tip of the Restasis vial. Close the cap carefully after using the medicine. The eyes should be rested for at least 5-10 minutes after instilling Restasis. If you are using certain other eye medications, they should be kept far apart, to avoid washing away, and reducing each other's effects.

When using Restasis eye drops, you may experience some local side effects of the drug such as burning pain, impaired vision, blurred vision, eye or conjunctival congestion, photophobia, increased lacrimation, .... Very rare systemic side effects with Restasis such as headache or dizziness have occurred.
If you feel discomfort or have abnormalities after using Restasis 0.05%, you should immediately notify your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

The active ingredient Cyclosporine in Restasis may be affected by drugs involved in the metabolism of oral P-450. So you need to tell your doctor about the medicines you are taking, and consult your doctor before starting any medicine.

Restasis is an eye drop solution, so it is necessary to ensure sterility, do not use drugs that have been cloudy, clotted or discolored. Do not arbitrarily stop the drug Restasis, you need to consult with your doctor to ensure the appropriate course of treatment to achieve the best effect. Restasis should be used with caution in patients with a history of herpes keratitis. Caution should be taken when using Restasis when driving or operating machinery because patients may experience some temporary side effects in the eyes such as increased tear secretion, blurred vision, decreased vision, affecting the work of the patient. surname.