Emedastine
Emedastine Information

About Emedastine

Emedastine is a H1 histaminic receptor antagonist. Emedastine is used in eyes to reduce eye symptoms in hay fever.

Indications

Emedastine is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergic conjunctivitis, Allergic rhinitis.

Contraindication

Emedastine is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment,Hepatic impairment.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Emedastine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Blurred vision, Pain, Irritation, Edema, Rhinitis, Photophobia.

Warnings

Patients should observed caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because may cause drowsiness. Emedastine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment, dose should be reduce in patients with renal impairment. Avoid use in young children and use with caution in elderly patients. Topical preparation containing antihistamines should not be used on broken and eczematous skin. Don't wear contact leves if eye are red.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.