Pirenoxine (Pirenoxine)
Overview of Pirenoxine
Pirenoxine is used in the treatment of cataracts, usually given as eye drops.
Indication of Pirenoxine
Pirenoxine is primarily indicated in conditions like Cataract, Induction of labour, Inevitable abortion, Labor augmentation, Lactation induction, Postpartum haemorrhage, Uterine atonia.
Contraindication of Pirenoxine
Pirenoxine is contraindicated in conditions like Uterine hyperactivity,Placenta previa.
Side Effects of Pirenoxine
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Pirenoxine, which give rise to further complications include Keratitis, Marginalis, Conjunctival infections, Smarting.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pirenoxine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Itching, Blepharitis.
Precautions of Pirenoxine
Use only by instillation, store the ophthalmic solution, once prepared, protects from heat, light and moisture and use within 20 days. Avoid contact of the tip of dropper with eye when instilling. This drug changes colour in the presence of metallic ion.