Vidarabine -@- Ophthalmic product

Drug Name:
Vidarabine -@- Ophthalmic product

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Drug Interaction

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Drug Interaction:

Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
 
VIDARABINE -OPHTHALMIC
 
1.Allergies-
  Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to 
  Vidarabine. Also tell your healthcare care professional if you are allergic
   to any other  substances such as foods. preservatives or dyes.
 
2.Pregnancy- 
   Studies have not been done in humans. Studies in rats and rabbits have
   shown that vidarabine given by injection, causes birth defects. In addition
   studies in rabbits have shown that vidarabine applied as 10% ointment 
   to the skin may cause birth defects or other problems.However these
   doses are much higher than used in the eyes of humans.
 
    Therefore, the chances that vidarabine ophthalmic ointment would cause
    birth defects or other problems is very small.
 
 3. Breast-feeding-
     It is not known whether vidarabine applied to the eyes, is absorbed into
     the body and passes into breast milk . Mothers  who are taking this medicine
     and who wish to breast feed should discuss this with their doctor.
 
4.Children-   
    Although there is no specific information comparing use of  vidarbine  in children
     with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different
    side effects or  problems than it does in adults.
 
5.Older adults- 
   There is no specific information  comparing use of  vidarabine  in the elderly
    with use   in other age groups. 
 
6. Other medicines-
    Tell your doctor if you are using any  other  prescription or  non-prescription 
   (Over-the counter) OTC medicines