RIPASUDIL belongs to a class of antiglaucoma medications generally used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eyes). RIPASUDIL is usually used when no other medicine effectively treats glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve (necessary for optimal vision) due to unusually high eye pressure. Ocular hypertension is an increase in ocular pressure caused by inadequate aqueous humour outflow (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow).
Ripasudil has high intraocular permeability and works by decreasing intraocular pressure (IOP) and enhancing flow facility, resulting in a drop in eye pressure.
RIPASUDIL is administered in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will alter the dose based on your condition and response to the medication. Conjunctival congestion, conjunctival inflammation, eye discomfort, and inflammation of eyelids may occur in some situations. Most side effects do not require medical treatment and fade with time. However, if the side effects persist, consult your doctor.
Continue using RIPASUDIL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to treat your illness effectively. If you are allergic to RIPASUDIL or its ingredients, do not use it without consulting a doctor. If you are a pregnant or nursing mother, consult your doctor before using RIPASUDIL. Consuming alcohol with RIPASUDIL may raise the chance of serious side effects. If you use more than one ophthalmic medicine, give each one at least a ten-minute gap. RIPASUDIL may induce temporary blurred vision; therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear. Before taking RIPASUDIL, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects.
Glaucoma and ocular hypertension
RIPASUDIL belongs to a class of medications known as antiglaucoma drugs. RIPASUDIL contains Ripasudil, which has high intraocular permeability. It decreases intraocular pressure (IOP) in a dose-dependent manner and enhances flow facility, resulting in a decrease in eye pressure.
Continue using RIPASUDIL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to treat your illness effectively. If allergic to RIPASUDIL or other medications, do not use them without consulting a doctor. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using RIPASUDIL. Consuming alcohol with RIPASUDIL may raise the risk of serious side effects. If you use more than one ophthalmic medication, give each one at least a ten-minute interval. Before taking RIPASUDIL, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. RIPASUDIL may cause temporary blurred vision. Thus, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions were found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions were found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions were found/established.
It is advised to avoid alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects.
Consult your doctor, and there is no substantial research yet on using RIPASUDIL in pregnant women.
Consult your doctor; there is no substantial research yet on using RIPASUDIL in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
It is not known whether RIPASUDIL alters the ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using RIPASUDIL in patients with liver impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using RIPASUDIL in patients with kidney impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
There is limited information available on the use of RIPASUDIL in children. Please consult your doctor.
Glaucoma: Glaucoma is an eye condition that occurs when the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, is injured. It is usually caused by a build-up of fluid in the front of the eye, which raises the pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma can cause vision loss if it is not detected and treated early.
Ocular hypertension: Ocular hypertension is the accumulation of pressure in the eye caused by insufficient aqueous humor outflow (fluid inside the eye that maintains normal pressure).