Altazine(Ophthalmic)
Tetrahydrozoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.
Tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic (for the eyes) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness, swelling, or draining caused by minor irritants.
Tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
用途
What isAltazine(Ophthalmic)用于？
- Eye Dryness/Redness
警告
What is the most important information I should know aboutAltazine(Ophthalmic)?
You should not use tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic if you are allergic to it.
如果您有其他医疗条件，请咨询医生或药剂师，如果您有其他医疗条件，请服用此药，特别是：
- glaucoma;
- 心脏病，高血压;
- 糖尿病;
- a thyroid disorder; or
- an eye injury or infection.
目前尚不清楚tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
目前尚不清楚tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Side Effects
什么是副作用Altazine(Ophthalmic)?
如果您有这些，请获取紧急医疗帮助过敏反应的迹象：麻疹;呼吸困难;你的脸，嘴唇，舌头或喉咙肿胀。
Stop using tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have:
- ongoing or worsening eye redness;
- eye pain;
- changes in your vision;
- chest pain, fast or uneven heart rate; or
- severe headache, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, or feeling short of breath.
Common side effects may include:
- 轻度燃烧或刺痛的眼睛;
- blurred vision, watery eyes; or
- dilated pupils.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
怀孕和母乳喂养
Can I takeAltazine(Ophthalmic)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
目前尚不清楚tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
目前尚不清楚tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
互动
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingAltazine(Ophthalmic)?
佩戴隐形眼镜时不要使用此药物。Tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
如何服用Altazine(Ophthalmic)?
UseAltazine(Ophthalmic)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
使用过长或过量的药物可能会使您的症状恶化并对眼睛中的血管造成损坏。
在使用眼球之前洗手。
To apply theeye drops:
- Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop.
- Close your eye and gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
- Use only the number of drops recommended.
不要touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
如果液体改变颜色或有颗粒，请勿使用滴眼液。
在室温下储存远离水分和热量。不要冻结。不使用时保持瓶子紧密关闭。
Since tetrahydrozoline ophthalmic is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.不要use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose onAltazine(Ophthalmic)?
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.Certain eye medications can cause serious medical problems in a young child who accidentally sucks on or swallows medicine from the eye dropper.